Working days 2027
In 2027 Germany has a total of 254 working days.
Germany has 254 working days in 2027 — 2 more than in 2026 (252).
How many working days are there in 2027?
Working days
254
Public holidays
9
5 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
2
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
61
3 holidays
Q2
April–June
63
2 holidays
Q3
July–September
66
0 holidays
Q4
October–December
64
0 holidays
Most: April (22 days) – Least: May (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Neujahr (FRI)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 26. Karfreitag (FRI)
- 29. Ostermontag (MON)
April
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
May
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Maifeiertag (SAT)
- 06. Christi Himmelfahrt (THU)
- 17. Pfingstmontag (MON)
June
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
July
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. Tag der Deutschen Einheit (SUN)
November
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:2
Holidays impacting working days
- 24. Heiliger Abend (FRI)
- 25. 1. Weihnachtstag (SAT)
- 26. 2. Weihnachtstag (SUN)
- 31. Silvester (FRI)
Public holidays in Germany 2027
All public holidays in Germany in 2027 and the weekday each falls on. 7 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 4 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Neujahr | Day off |
| Mar 26 | Karfreitag | Day off |
| Mar 29 | Ostermontag | Day off |
| May 1 | Maifeiertag | On weekend |
| May 6 | Christi Himmelfahrt | Day off |
| May 17 | Pfingstmontag | Day off |
| Oct 3 | Tag der Deutschen Einheit | On weekend |
| Dec 24 | Heiliger Abend(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
| Dec 25 | 1. Weihnachtstag | On weekend |
| Dec 26 | 2. Weihnachtstag | On weekend |
| Dec 31 | Silvester(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
Long weekends in Germany 2027
How the 2027 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Karfreitag, Ostermontag: 4 days off in a row (Mar 26 – Mar 29) without taking any leave.
- Neujahr: 3 days off in a row (Jan 1 – Jan 3) without taking any leave.
- Pfingstmontag: 3 days off in a row (May 15 – May 17) without taking any leave.
- Heiliger Abend: 3 days off in a row (Dec 24 – Dec 26) without taking any leave.
- Take Thursday Mar 25 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Karfreitag, Ostermontag.
- Take Tuesday Mar 30 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Ostermontag, Karfreitag.
- Take Monday Jan 4 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Neujahr.
- Take Friday May 7 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Christi Himmelfahrt.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Germany in 2027?
Germany has 254 working days in 2027: 365 calendar days minus 104 weekend days and 7 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Yes — in 2027, 4 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2027?
Most working days: April (22). Fewest: May (19).
When are the long weekends in Germany in 2027?
Karfreitag, Ostermontag: 4 days off in a row (Mar 26 – Mar 29) without taking any leave. Neujahr: 3 days off in a row (Jan 1 – Jan 3) without taking any leave. Pfingstmontag: 3 days off in a row (May 15 – May 17) without taking any leave. Heiliger Abend: 3 days off in a row (Dec 24 – Dec 26) without taking any leave. Take Thursday Mar 25 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Karfreitag, Ostermontag. Take Tuesday Mar 30 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Ostermontag, Karfreitag. Take Monday Jan 4 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Neujahr. Take Friday May 7 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Christi Himmelfahrt.