How are substitute public holidays handled in Germany?

When a statutory public holiday falls on a weekend, many jurisdictions (such as South Korea, the UK, and Japan) designate the following Monday as an official substitute holiday. Dayoffly displays both the original and substitute holiday dates.

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Germany Public Holidays 2026

Full schedule of statutory national holidays, bank holidays, and long weekend opportunities in Germany.

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Germany 2026 Interactive Calendar

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Monthly List of Public Holidays (2026)

January (2)

New Year's Day

01-01

Thu, Jan 1, 2026

Public

Epiphany

01-06

Tue, Jan 6, 2026

Public

March (1)

International Women's Day

03-08

Sun, Mar 8, 2026

Public

April (3)

Good Friday

04-03

Fri, Apr 3, 2026

Public

Easter Sunday

04-05

Sun, Apr 5, 2026

Public

Easter Monday

04-06

Mon, Apr 6, 2026

Public

May (4)

Labour Day

05-01

Fri, May 1, 2026

Public

Ascension Day

05-14

Thu, May 14, 2026

Public

Pentecost

05-24

Sun, May 24, 2026

Public

Whit Monday

05-25

Mon, May 25, 2026

Public

June (1)

Corpus Christi

06-04

Thu, Jun 4, 2026

Public

August (1)

Assumption Day

08-15

Sat, Aug 15, 2026

Public

September (1)

World Children's Day

09-20

Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Public

October (2)

German Unity Day

10-03

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Public

Reformation Day

10-31

Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Public

November (2)

All Saints' Day

11-01

Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Public

Repentance and Prayer Day

11-18

Wed, Nov 18, 2026

Public

December (2)

Christmas Day

12-25

Fri, Dec 25, 2026

Public

St. Stephen's Day

12-26

Sat, Dec 26, 2026

Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about public holidays, long weekends, and PTO planning.

Statutory public holidays typically designate mandatory paid days off for government and standard commercial employers. However, retail, hospitality, and essential services may operate under substitute holiday pay rules according to local labor regulations.