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 2028

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

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Germany 2028 Interactive Calendar

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Monthly List of Public Holidays (2028)

January (2)

New Year's Day

01-01

Sat, Jan 1, 2028

Public

Epiphany

01-06

Thu, Jan 6, 2028

Public

March (1)

International Women's Day

03-08

Wed, Mar 8, 2028

Public

April (3)

Good Friday

04-14

Fri, Apr 14, 2028

Public

Easter Sunday

04-16

Sun, Apr 16, 2028

Public

Easter Monday

04-17

Mon, Apr 17, 2028

Public

May (2)

Labour Day

05-01

Mon, May 1, 2028

Public

Ascension Day

05-25

Thu, May 25, 2028

Public

June (4)

Pentecost

06-04

Sun, Jun 4, 2028

Public

Whit Monday

06-05

Mon, Jun 5, 2028

Public

Corpus Christi

06-15

Thu, Jun 15, 2028

Public

75th anniversary of the uprising of June 17, 1953

06-17

Sat, Jun 17, 2028

Public

August (1)

Assumption Day

08-15

Tue, Aug 15, 2028

Public

September (1)

World Children's Day

09-20

Wed, Sep 20, 2028

Public

October (2)

German Unity Day

10-03

Tue, Oct 3, 2028

Public

Reformation Day

10-31

Tue, Oct 31, 2028

Public

November (2)

All Saints' Day

11-01

Wed, Nov 1, 2028

Public

Repentance and Prayer Day

11-22

Wed, Nov 22, 2028

Public

December (2)

Christmas Day

12-25

Mon, Dec 25, 2028

Public

St. Stephen's Day

12-26

Tue, Dec 26, 2028

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.