Working Days in Germany 2026

In 2026, Germany has 251 working days out of 365 total days. This includes 10 public holidays and 104 weekend days.

Public Holidays

DateHoliday
1 January 2026New Year's Day
6 January 2026Epiphany
8 March 2026International Women's Day
3 April 2026Good Friday
5 April 2026Easter Sunday
6 April 2026Easter Monday
1 May 2026Labour Day
14 May 2026Ascension Day
24 May 2026Pentecost
25 May 2026Whit Monday
4 June 2026Corpus Christi
15 August 2026Assumption Day
20 September 2026World Children's Day
3 October 2026German Unity Day
31 October 2026Reformation Day
1 November 2026All Saints' Day
18 November 2026Repentance and Prayer Day
25 December 2026Christmas Day
26 December 2026St. Stephen's Day

Working Days by Month

MonthWorking Days
January20
February20
March22
April20
May18
June21
July23
August21
September22
October22
November20
December22

Business Planning Tips

  • Consider holiday clusters (e.g., Easter, Christmas) for reduced business activity.
  • Many people take vacation in July and August.
  • Some regions may have additional local holidays.