Event

Advent Sundays 2026

The four Advent Sundays structure the weeks before Christmas. In Germany they matter for Christmas markets, family, gifts, rail, hotel prices, school dates and Sunday-opening rules.

Answer

When is it?

Advent Sundays 2026 includes these dates: First Sunday of Advent: ; Second Sunday of Advent: ; Third Sunday of Advent: ; Fourth Sunday of Advent: . No additional public holiday. They are Sundays; shop openings, work and events follow German Sunday rules and local exceptions. The applicable federal state decides holiday and school consequences; the rule supplies the date.

Upcoming date
130 days until Advent Sundays

Check local events, seasonal offers and family plans early.

Exact dates

Advent Sundays 2026

All events
First Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and Sunday-opening rules in view.

Second Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and Sunday-opening rules in view.

Third Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and Sunday-opening rules in view.

Fourth Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and Sunday-opening rules in view.

Planning impact

Advent Sundays divide Christmas markets, family plans and preparation into four weeks.

In Germany, Advent Sundays should be planned as a sequence: Christmas markets, family, gifts, baking, rail, hotels, children's activities and the last shopping day before the weekend. Compare the affected federal state before booking leave or childcare.

Sequence

View all four Sundays together

The value comes from the sequence, distance to Christmas and available weekends.

Shopping

Respect Sunday rules

Many errands belong on Saturday or weekdays because Sunday opening is locally limited.

Outings

Check markets and rail early

Christmas markets, city centres, rail and hotels can be much busier on Advent weekends.

Family

Spread visits

Family visits, baking, children's events and downtime are easier to spread across four weeks.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

No additional public holiday. They are Sundays; shop openings, work and events follow German Sunday rules and local exceptions. Compare the affected federal state before booking leave or childcare.

FAQ

Common questions about advent sundays

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is the First Sunday of Advent?

The First Sunday of Advent falls between 27 November and 3 December.

Are Advent Sundays public holidays?

No. Advent Sundays are not additional public holidays in Germany.

Why have a separate Advent overview?

Because Christmas markets, family, gifts, travel, children's dates and Sunday rules are planned together.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

Advent Sundays divide Christmas markets, family plans and preparation into four weeks. The applicable federal state decides holiday and school consequences; the rule supplies the date.

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