Working days 2028
In 2028 Germany has a total of 252 working days.
Germany has 252 working days in 2028 — 2 fewer than in 2027 (254).
How many working days are there in 2028?
Working days
252
Public holidays
9
8 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
65
0 holidays
Q2
April–June
60
5 holidays
Q3
July–September
65
0 holidays
Q4
October–December
62
3 holidays
Most: March (23 days) – Least: April (18 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Neujahr (SAT)
February
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:18
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 14. Karfreitag (FRI)
- 17. Ostermontag (MON)
May
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Maifeiertag (MON)
- 25. Christi Himmelfahrt (THU)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 05. Pfingstmontag (MON)
July
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
September
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. Tag der Deutschen Einheit (TUE)
November
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 24. Heiliger Abend (SUN)
- 25. 1. Weihnachtstag (MON)
- 26. 2. Weihnachtstag (TUE)
- 31. Silvester (SUN)
Public holidays in Germany 2028
All public holidays in Germany in 2028 and the weekday each falls on. 8 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 3 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Neujahr | On weekend |
| Apr 14 | Karfreitag | Day off |
| Apr 17 | Ostermontag | Day off |
| May 1 | Maifeiertag | Day off |
| May 25 | Christi Himmelfahrt | Day off |
| Jun 5 | Pfingstmontag | Day off |
| Oct 3 | Tag der Deutschen Einheit | Day off |
| Dec 24 | Heiliger Abend(other weekday holidays) | On weekend |
| Dec 25 | 1. Weihnachtstag | Day off |
| Dec 26 | 2. Weihnachtstag | Day off |
| Dec 31 | Silvester(other weekday holidays) | On weekend |
Long weekends in Germany 2028
How the 2028 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Karfreitag, Ostermontag: 4 days off in a row (Apr 14 – Apr 17) without taking any leave.
- 1. Weihnachtstag, 2. Weihnachtstag: 4 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 26) without taking any leave.
- Maifeiertag: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave.
- Pfingstmontag: 3 days off in a row (Jun 3 – Jun 5) without taking any leave.
- Take Thursday Apr 13 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Karfreitag, Ostermontag.
- Take Tuesday Apr 18 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Ostermontag, Karfreitag.
- Take Friday Dec 22 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around 1. Weihnachtstag, 2. Weihnachtstag.
- Take Wednesday Dec 27 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around 2. Weihnachtstag, 1. Weihnachtstag.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Germany in 2028?
Germany has 252 working days in 2028: 366 calendar days minus 106 weekend days and 8 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
Yes — in 2028, 1 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2028?
Most working days: March (23). Fewest: April (18).
When are the long weekends in Germany in 2028?
Karfreitag, Ostermontag: 4 days off in a row (Apr 14 – Apr 17) without taking any leave. 1. Weihnachtstag, 2. Weihnachtstag: 4 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 26) without taking any leave. Maifeiertag: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave. Pfingstmontag: 3 days off in a row (Jun 3 – Jun 5) without taking any leave. Take Thursday Apr 13 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Karfreitag, Ostermontag. Take Tuesday Apr 18 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Ostermontag, Karfreitag. Take Friday Dec 22 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around 1. Weihnachtstag, 2. Weihnachtstag. Take Wednesday Dec 27 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around 2. Weihnachtstag, 1. Weihnachtstag.