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
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | New Year's Day |
| 6 January 2026 | Epiphany |
| 8 March 2026 | International Women's Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Good Friday |
| 5 April 2026 | Easter Sunday |
| 6 April 2026 | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Labour Day |
| 14 May 2026 | Ascension Day |
| 24 May 2026 | Pentecost |
| 25 May 2026 | Whit Monday |
| 4 June 2026 | Corpus Christi |
| 15 August 2026 | Assumption Day |
| 20 September 2026 | World Children's Day |
| 3 October 2026 | German Unity Day |
| 31 October 2026 | Reformation Day |
| 1 November 2026 | All Saints' Day |
| 18 November 2026 | Repentance and Prayer Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | St. Stephen's Day |
Working Days by Month
| Month | Working Days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 18 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 22 |
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.