Baden-Württemberg has 12 statutory public holidays in 2026. This page is your complete reference for every official holiday in Baden-Württemberg (BW, capital: Stuttgart), including exact dates, days of the week, English and German holiday names, detailed descriptions and practical annual leave planning tips.
ℹ️ Baden-Württemberg has 12 public holidays in 2026. As a predominantly Catholic state, it uniquely observes Epiphany (Jan 6) and Corpus Christi (Jun 4) alongside all nationwide holidays.
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Table of Contents
- Public Holidays Table – Baden-Württemberg 2026
- Holiday Descriptions
- Bridge Days & Annual Leave Tips
- FAQ – Public Holidays Baden-Württemberg 2026
- Neighbouring States
Public Holidays Table – Baden-Württemberg 2026
The table below lists all 12 statutory public holidays in Baden-Württemberg for 2026, sorted chronologically, with both English and German holiday names.
| Date | Day | Public Holiday | German Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Neujahr |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Heilige Drei Könige |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Karfreitag |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Ostermontag |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Tag der Arbeit |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Christi Himmelfahrt |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | Pfingstmontag |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Fronleichnam |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday | German Unity Day | Tag der Deutschen Einheit |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day | Allerheiligen |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | 1. Weihnachtstag |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas | 2. Weihnachtstag |
Holiday Descriptions
New Year’s Day – Neujahr – Jan 1, 2026 (Thursday)
New Year’s Day on January 1 is a nationwide public holiday throughout Germany. In 2026 it falls on a Thursday — taking one day of leave on Friday, January 2 creates a 4-day New Year break.
Epiphany – Heilige Drei Könige – Jan 6, 2026 (Tuesday)
Epiphany (Three Kings’ Day) on January 6 marks the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. In 2026 it falls on a Tuesday, offering a mid-week break in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt. The tradition of star singing (Sternsingen) and blessing homes is widely practised.
Good Friday – Karfreitag – Apr 3, 2026 (Friday)
Good Friday (Karfreitag) commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and is a nationwide public holiday. Strict rules prohibit public dances and loud events on this day. In 2026 it falls on April 3 (Friday).
Easter Monday – Ostermontag – Apr 6, 2026 (Monday)
Easter Monday (Ostermontag) is a nationwide public holiday that closes the Easter weekend. Combined with Good Friday, it creates an automatic 4-day break with no annual leave needed — from Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6.
Labour Day – Tag der Arbeit – May 1, 2026 (Friday)
International Workers’ Day on May 1 is a nationwide public holiday. In 2026 it falls on a Friday — creating an automatic long weekend from May 1–3, making it one of the best free long weekends of the year.
Ascension Day – Christi Himmelfahrt – May 14, 2026 (Thursday)
Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) always falls on a Thursday, 39 days after Easter Sunday. In 2026 it falls on May 14. Taking one day of leave on Friday, May 15 creates a 4-day long weekend (Thu–Sun). In Germany it is also informally known as Father’s Day (Vatertag).
Whit Monday – Pfingstmontag – May 25, 2026 (Monday)
Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) falls 50 days after Easter Sunday. In 2026 it is May 25 (Monday), closing a Whitsun long weekend from Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25.
Corpus Christi – Fronleichnam – Jun 4, 2026 (Thursday)
Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam) falls on the Thursday 60 days after Easter Sunday. In 2026 it is June 4 (Thursday) — making Friday, June 5 an ideal bridge-day for a 4-day weekend in eligible states. Famous for colourful street processions in Catholic communities.
German Unity Day – Tag der Deutschen Einheit – Oct 3, 2026 (Saturday)
Germany’s National Day commemorates the reunification of East and West Germany on October 3, 1990. In 2026 it falls on a Saturday — no substitute weekday is granted under German law.
All Saints’ Day – Allerheiligen – Nov 1, 2026 (Sunday)
All Saints’ Day (Allerheiligen) on November 1 is a Catholic day of remembrance for all saints and the deceased. It is observed in five Catholic states. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday — no substitute is provided.
Christmas Day – 1. Weihnachtstag – Dec 25, 2026 (Friday)
Christmas Day (1. Weihnachtstag) on December 25 celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is a nationwide public holiday. In 2026 it falls on a Friday, creating an extended Christmas break from December 25 through Sunday, December 27.
Second Day of Christmas – 2. Weihnachtstag – Dec 26, 2026 (Saturday)
Germany’s Second Day of Christmas (2. Weihnachtstag) on December 26 continues the Christmas celebrations and is a nationwide public holiday. In 2026 it falls on a Saturday, meaning the festive period runs from Friday, December 25 through the weekend.
Bridge Days & Annual Leave Tips for Baden-Württemberg 2026
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New Year’s Day (Thursday, Jan 1): Taking one day of leave on Friday, January 2 creates a 4-day New Year break — an excellent way to start the year.
Labour Day (Friday, May 1): Falls on a Friday — free 3-day long weekend (May 1–3) at zero leave cost.
Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14): One day of leave on Friday, May 15 = 4-day long weekend (Thu–Sun).
Christmas (Friday, Dec 25): Automatic 3-day festive break (Dec 25–27). Book leave from December 22 for a full 10-day Christmas and New Year break.
FAQ – Public Holidays in Baden-Württemberg 2026
How many public holidays does Baden-Württemberg have in 2026?
Baden-Württemberg has 12 statutory public holidays in 2026 — comprising the 9 nationwide German holidays plus Baden-Württemberg-specific additions.
When is Ascension Day 2026 in Baden-Württemberg?
Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) 2026 falls on Thursday, May 14, 2026 and is a public holiday in Baden-Württemberg.
When is Easter 2026?
Easter Sunday 2026 is April 5. Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6) are both statutory public holidays in Baden-Württemberg, delivering a free 4-day Easter break.
Does Labour Day fall on a working day in Baden-Württemberg in 2026?
Yes — Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) falls on Friday, May 1, 2026, automatically creating a free 3-day long weekend without any annual leave needed.
Is Reformation Day a public holiday in Baden-Württemberg?
No, Reformation Day (Reformationstag) is not a public holiday in Baden-Württemberg.
Is International Women’s Day a public holiday in Baden-Württemberg?
No, International Women’s Day (Internationaler Frauentag) is not a public holiday in Baden-Württemberg.
When is Christmas in 2026?
Christmas Day (1. Weihnachtstag, December 25, 2026) falls on a Friday, and Second Day of Christmas (2. Weihnachtstag, December 26, 2026) on a Saturday — both are public holidays in Baden-Württemberg.
Public Holidays in Neighbouring States
Compare Baden-Württemberg’s 2026 holiday calendar with its neighbouring federal states:
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All information provided without warranty — the authoritative source is the Baden-Württemberg Public Holidays Act (Feiertagsgesetz BW).