This page is your definitive reference for every public holiday in Germany in 2027 — organised by date, day of the week, holiday name and the exact federal states in which each holiday applies. Whether you are planning annual leave, managing HR schedules or simply curious about the German holiday calendar, this guide has everything you need.
📅 Key highlights for 2027: New Year’s Day falls on a Friday. Easter arrives early (March 28). Both Christmas holidays land on the weekend. German Unity Day is a Sunday. Despite several holidays falling at the weekend, 2027 offers excellent bridge-day opportunities around Ascension Day, Whit Monday and Corpus Christi.
Table of Contents
- Complete Public Holidays Table 2027
- Nationwide Public Holidays 2027
- State-Specific Public Holidays 2027
- Bridge Days & Holiday Planning Tips 2027
- Holidays by State – Detailed Guides
- FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Complete Public Holidays Table Germany 2027
The table below lists all 18 public holidays in Germany for 2027 — both the nationwide holidays and the state-specific ones. The “Federal States” column shows exactly where each holiday is legally observed.
| Date | Day | Public Holiday | Federal States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day | All federal states |
| Jan 6, 2027 | Wednesday | Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige) | BW, BY, ST |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Monday | International Women’s Day | BE, MV |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday (Karfreitag) | All federal states |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Sunday | Easter Sunday (Ostersonntag) | BB |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday (Ostermontag) | All federal states |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) | All federal states |
| May 6, 2027 | Thursday | Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) | All federal states |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) | All federal states |
| May 27, 2027 | Thursday | Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam) | BW, BY, HE, NW, RP, SL, SN*, TH* |
| Aug 15, 2027 | Sunday | Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt) | BY*, SL |
| Sep 20, 2027 | Monday | World Children’s Day (Weltkindertag) | TH |
| Oct 3, 2027 | Sunday | German Unity Day | All federal states |
| Oct 31, 2027 | Sunday | Reformation Day | BB, HB, HH, MV, NI, SN, SH, ST, TH |
| Nov 1, 2027 | Monday | All Saints’ Day (Allerheiligen) | BW, BY, NW, RP, SL |
| Nov 17, 2027 | Wednesday | Day of Repentance (Buß- und Bettag) | SN |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | All federal states |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sunday | Second Day of Christmas | All federal states |
Note: Entries marked with * apply only in specific municipalities (e.g. Corpus Christi in Saxony and Thuringia applies only in predominantly Catholic communities; Assumption Day in Bavaria applies only in municipalities with a Catholic majority population).
Nationwide Public Holidays in Germany 2027
Germany has 9 public holidays that apply uniformly across all 16 federal states. These are anchored in federal law and form the shared foundation of the German holiday calendar.
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2027 (Friday)
The first day of the year is a statutory day off throughout Germany. Because January 1, 2027 falls on a Friday, it automatically creates a long New Year’s weekend running from January 1–3.
Good Friday – March 26, 2027 (Friday)
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is the most important Protestant holiday in Germany. Strict legal restrictions apply: public dances and loud public events are prohibited on this day.
Easter Monday – March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Easter Monday rounds off the Easter weekend. With Easter Sunday on March 28, the combination of Good Friday and Easter Monday creates a 4-day weekend without using any annual leave.
Labour Day – May 1, 2027 (Saturday)
International Workers’ Day, celebrated since 1933 in Germany, falls on a Saturday in 2027. Employees with a standard Monday–Friday week will not receive a compensatory day off.
Ascension Day – May 6, 2027 (Thursday)
Ascension Day always falls on a Thursday, 39 days after Easter Sunday. In 2027 it lands on May 6. Taking one day of leave on Friday, May 7 creates a 4-day long weekend — one of the best bridge-day opportunities of the year.
Whit Monday – May 17, 2027 (Monday)
Whit Monday falls 50 days after Easter Sunday. In 2027 it is May 17, closing a Whitsun weekend that runs from Saturday, May 15 to Monday, May 17.
German Unity Day – October 3, 2027 (Sunday)
Germany’s National Day marks the reunification of East and West Germany on October 3, 1990. In 2027 it falls on a Sunday — German law does not provide a substitute day off in this case.
Christmas Day & Second Day of Christmas – December 25 & 26, 2027 (Saturday & Sunday)
Both Christmas public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027. No statutory substitute holiday is granted.
State-Specific Public Holidays 2027
Beyond the 9 nationwide holidays, each of Germany’s 16 states may designate additional state-level public holidays. This creates significant regional variation: Bavaria leads with 13 holidays, while Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein have the minimum of 10 holidays.
Epiphany – January 6, 2027 (Wednesday)
Applies in: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt
Epiphany (Three Kings’ Day) celebrates the visit of the Magi to the newborn Jesus. Falling on a Wednesday in 2027, it provides a mid-week break in these three states.
International Women’s Day – March 8, 2027 (Monday)
Applies in: Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Since 2019 (Berlin) and 2023 (MV), March 8 is an official public holiday. Falling on a Monday in 2027, it offers a long weekend in those states.
Easter Sunday – March 28, 2027 (Sunday)
Applies in: Brandenburg only
Brandenburg is uniquely the only German state to legally recognise Easter Sunday as a public holiday. As it falls on a Sunday anyway, the practical effect is minimal.
Corpus Christi – May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
Applies in: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, and in predominantly Catholic municipalities of Saxony and Thuringia
Corpus Christi falls on the Thursday 60 days after Easter Sunday. In 2027 it falls on May 27 — making the Friday, May 28 an excellent bridge day for a 4-day weekend in eligible states.
Assumption Day – August 15, 2027 (Sunday)
Applies in: Saarland (state-wide), Bavaria (Catholic municipalities only)
The feast celebrating the Assumption of Mary into heaven falls on a Sunday in 2027.
World Children’s Day – September 20, 2027 (Monday)
Applies in: Thuringia only
Thuringia is the sole German state to observe this UN-backed day for children’s rights as a public holiday. In 2027 it falls favourably on a Monday.
Reformation Day – October 31, 2027 (Sunday)
Applies in: Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia (9 states)
Reformation Day commemorates Martin Luther’s 95 Theses (1517). In 2027 it falls on a Sunday in all nine Protestant-heritage states.
All Saints’ Day – November 1, 2027 (Monday)
Applies in: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland
This Catholic feast day falls on a Monday in 2027, creating a long weekend (Sat Oct 30 – Mon Nov 1) in the five Catholic states.
Day of Repentance – November 17, 2027 (Wednesday)
Applies in: Saxony only
The Day of Repentance (Buß- und Bettag) was abolished as a public holiday in all other German states in 1994; Saxony alone preserved it. In 2027 it falls on Wednesday, November 17.
Bridge Days & Holiday Planning Tips 2027
🌟 Best Bridge Day Opportunities in Germany 2027
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Bridge Day Needed | Total Free Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1 | Friday | None needed | 3 days (Fri–Sun) |
| Easter (Good Friday + Easter Monday) | Mar 26–29 | Fri–Mon | None needed | 4 days automatically |
| Ascension Day | May 6 | Thursday | May 7 (Friday) | 4 days (Thu–Sun) |
| Corpus Christi* | May 27 | Thursday | May 28 (Friday) | 4 days (Thu–Sun) |
| All Saints’ Day* | Nov 1 | Monday | None needed | 3 days (Sat–Mon) |
*Only in states where the holiday applies.
Easter 2027 (March 26–29)
The four days from Good Friday to Easter Monday are entirely public holidays — giving you a 4-day break with zero annual leave consumed. The earliest Easter since 2008.
Ascension Day + Corpus Christi 2027
Both fall on a Thursday, just three weeks apart. One day of leave on the respective Friday generates a 4-day weekend each time. For employees in eligible states, this is the most efficient leave strategy of the year.
Christmas 2027
Both Christmas holidays fall on the weekend. Consider booking leave from December 24 (Christmas Eve) onwards to make the most of the festive period heading into New Year 2028.
Public Holidays by State – Detailed Guides
Select your federal state below for a complete breakdown including holiday descriptions, regional traditions, bridge-day tips and FAQ:
- Baden-Württemberg – Public Holidays 2027
- Bavaria – Public Holidays 2027
- Berlin – Public Holidays 2027
- Brandenburg – Public Holidays 2027
- Bremen – Public Holidays 2027
- Hamburg – Public Holidays 2027
- Hesse – Public Holidays 2027
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – Public Holidays 2027
- Lower Saxony – Public Holidays 2027
- North Rhine-Westphalia – Public Holidays 2027
- Rhineland-Palatinate – Public Holidays 2027
- Saarland – Public Holidays 2027
- Saxony – Public Holidays 2027
- Saxony-Anhalt – Public Holidays 2027
- Schleswig-Holstein – Public Holidays 2027
- Thuringia – Public Holidays 2027
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Public Holidays in Germany 2027
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2027?
There are 9 nationwide public holidays that apply in all 16 states. Including state-specific additions, the total ranges from 10 holidays (e.g. Berlin, Hamburg) to 13 holidays (Bavaria). The combined national table contains 18 entries.
Which German state has the most public holidays in 2027?
Bavaria has the most with 13 public holidays (including Assumption Day in Catholic municipalities). Baden-Württemberg, Saarland, Saxony and Thuringia follow with 12 each.
When is Easter 2027 in Germany?
Easter Sunday 2027 is March 28, 2027. Good Friday is March 26 and Easter Monday is March 29 — both nationwide public holidays.
Do Christmas holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Yes. Christmas Day (December 25, 2027) is a Saturday and Second Day of Christmas (December 26, 2027) is a Sunday. German law does not provide a substitute weekday off.
Is Reformation Day a public holiday everywhere in Germany?
No. Reformation Day (October 31, 2027 — a Sunday) is only a statutory public holiday in these 9 states: Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
What is the Day of Repentance (Buß- und Bettag) and where does it apply?
The Day of Repentance is a Protestant day of prayer falling on Wednesday, November 17, 2027. It is a public holiday only in Saxony — all other German states abolished it in 1994 when the pension contribution was increased to compensate.
What are the best bridge day opportunities in Germany in 2027?
The two best options are Ascension Day (Thursday, May 6) and Corpus Christi (Thursday, May 27, applicable states only) — in both cases, taking one day of annual leave on the Friday gives you a 4-day weekend.
Last updated: January 2025. All information provided without warranty — the applicable state holiday laws (Feiertagsgesetze) are authoritative.