Germany has 9 public holidays in 2027; 5 of them fall on a working day, which leaves 256 working days in the year. The first is New Year's Day on January 1 and the last is St Stephen's Day on December 26.
Three or more days off in a row, counting weekends:
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
March 26 – March 29 (4 days): Good Friday + Easter Monday
May 15 – May 17 (3 days): Whit Monday
Working days per month in 2027
Weekdays minus public holidays that fall on a working day.
Month
Working days
Holidays on working days
January
20
1
February
20
March
21
2
April
22
May
19
2
June
22
July
22
August
22
September
22
October
21
November
22
December
23
Total
256
5
Notes
Nationwide holidays only; each state adds its own.
Nationwide public holidays only; regional or local holidays are not included. When a holiday falls on a weekend and the law moves the day off, both dates are shown.
Common questions
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2027?
9 nationwide public holidays, of which 5 fall on a working day (256 working days in total).
What is the first long weekend in Germany in 2027?
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Labour Day, German Unity Day, Christmas Day, St Stephen's Day.