In Germany in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is New Year's Day Break (1 January – 4 January), where just 1 leave day delivers 4 consecutive days off — a 4.0× ROI. There are 19 public holidays in Germany in 2026, with Epiphany Break and Ascension Day Break also offering strong returns.
Germany's public holidays are primarily administered at the state (Bundesland) level, meaning the number of holidays you receive depends greatly on where you live. Bavaria consistently leads with up to 13 public holidays per year, while states like Hamburg have fewer. Workers who know their state calendar can leverage these dates for impressive extended breaks. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.
Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026
New Year's Day Break
Epiphany Break
Ascension Day Break
Germany Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Epiphany | Tuesday |
| 8 Mar 2026 | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Labour Day | Friday |
| 14 May 2026 | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 24 May 2026 | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 25 May 2026 | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Corpus Christi | Thursday |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Assumption Day | Saturday |
| 20 Sept 2026 | World Children's Day | Sunday |
| 3 Oct 2026 | German Unity Day | Saturday |
| 31 Oct 2026 | Reformation Day | Saturday |
| 1 Nov 2026 | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 18 Nov 2026 | Repentance and Prayer Day | Wednesday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 Dec 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Germany
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