Working days 2026
In 2026 Germany has a total of 252 working days.
Germany has 252 working days in 2026 — 2 more than in 2025 (250).
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
252
Public holidays
9
7 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
2
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
63
1 holidays
Q2
April–June
60
5 holidays
Q3
July–September
66
0 holidays
Q4
October–December
63
1 holidays
Most: July (23 days) – Least: May (18 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Neujahr (THU)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. Karfreitag (FRI)
- 06. Ostermontag (MON)
May
- Working days:18
- Public holidays:3
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Maifeiertag (FRI)
- 14. Christi Himmelfahrt (THU)
- 25. Pfingstmontag (MON)
June
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. Tag der Deutschen Einheit (SAT)
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:2
Holidays impacting working days
- 24. Heiliger Abend (THU)
- 25. 1. Weihnachtstag (FRI)
- 26. 2. Weihnachtstag (SAT)
- 31. Silvester (THU)
Public holidays in Germany 2026
All public holidays in Germany in 2026 and the weekday each falls on. 9 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 2 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Neujahr | Day off |
| Apr 3 | Karfreitag | Day off |
| Apr 6 | Ostermontag | Day off |
| May 1 | Maifeiertag | Day off |
| May 14 | Christi Himmelfahrt | Day off |
| May 25 | Pfingstmontag | Day off |
| Oct 3 | Tag der Deutschen Einheit | On weekend |
| Dec 24 | Heiliger Abend(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
| Dec 25 | 1. Weihnachtstag | Day off |
| Dec 26 | 2. Weihnachtstag | On weekend |
| Dec 31 | Silvester(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
Long weekends in Germany 2026
How the 2026 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Karfreitag, Ostermontag: 4 days off in a row (Apr 3 – Apr 6) without taking any leave.
- Heiliger Abend, 1. Weihnachtstag: 4 days off in a row (Dec 24 – Dec 27) without taking any leave.
- Maifeiertag: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave.
- Pfingstmontag: 3 days off in a row (May 23 – May 25) without taking any leave.
- Take Thursday Apr 2 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Karfreitag, Ostermontag.
- Take Tuesday Apr 7 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Ostermontag, Karfreitag.
- Take Wednesday Dec 23 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Heiliger Abend, 1. Weihnachtstag.
- Take Monday Dec 28 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around 1. Weihnachtstag, Heiliger Abend.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Germany in 2026?
Germany has 252 working days in 2026: 365 calendar days minus 104 weekend days and 9 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Yes — in 2026, 2 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2026?
Most working days: July (23). Fewest: May (18).
When are the long weekends in Germany in 2026?
Karfreitag, Ostermontag: 4 days off in a row (Apr 3 – Apr 6) without taking any leave. Heiliger Abend, 1. Weihnachtstag: 4 days off in a row (Dec 24 – Dec 27) without taking any leave. Maifeiertag: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave. Pfingstmontag: 3 days off in a row (May 23 – May 25) without taking any leave. Take Thursday Apr 2 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Karfreitag, Ostermontag. Take Tuesday Apr 7 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Ostermontag, Karfreitag. Take Wednesday Dec 23 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Heiliger Abend, 1. Weihnachtstag. Take Monday Dec 28 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around 1. Weihnachtstag, Heiliger Abend.