Germany's 9 nationwide public holidays (bundeseinheitliche Feiertage) apply in all 16 states — a handful of states add extra regional holidays such as Epiphany, Corpus Christi, or Reformation Day, which only affect local offices.
Unlike the UK or Ireland, Germany does not shift a holiday to the next weekday when it falls on a Saturday or Sunday, so German Unity Day and Boxing Day sometimes pass without any weekday impact at all.
See how holidays affect each month's working day count. Note: these monthly links use the general holiday calendar; see the full Germany 2026 working-days breakdown for month-by-month figures computed from Germany's specific holiday calendar.
Does Germany move a holiday to the next weekday if it falls on a weekend?
No. Germany has no substitute-day system — if a public holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday, it is simply absorbed into the weekend with no make-up day off.
Do all German states observe the same public holidays?
No. The 9 holidays listed here are nationwide, but several states add regional holidays — for example Bavaria observes Epiphany and Corpus Christi, which don't apply nationally.
How many public holidays does Germany have?
Germany observes 9 nationwide public holidays a year, though individual states can add more for their own regions.
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