Event

Valentine's Day 2019

Valentine's Day falls on 14 February every year. It is not a public holiday in Germany, but it is a strong date for restaurants, flowers, gifts, hotels and evenings together.

Answer

When is it?

Valentine's Day 2019 is on Thursday, 14 February 2019. Not a public holiday. Work, school and opening hours follow the normal weekday pattern.

Status
Past

Valentine's Day is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Valentine's Day 2019

All events
14 Feb
Valentine's Day Not a public holiday

Fixed date for reservations, flowers, gifts and time together.

Thursday, 14 February 2019
Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

The dates on this page follow recurring calendar rules. Public-holiday status is not inferred from the event name; it is kept separate and checked against German statutory source context.

Working Time Act section 9 KMK holiday calendar
Planning impact

Valentine's Day is a fixed date for reservations, flowers, gifts and time together.

In Germany, the practical points are restaurant bookings, flowers, gifts, childcare and the weekday. In cities, demand is often higher than in a normal February week.

Restaurants

Book early

Popular times can book up faster than on normal February evenings.

Flowers

Order ahead

Flowers, small gifts and delivery windows should be handled beforehand.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

These dates provide context. Use the focused tools when you need leave days, week numbers, school breaks or exportable calendar data.

FAQ

Common questions about valentine's day

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day is on 14 February every year.

Is Valentine's Day a public holiday?

No. Valentine's Day is not a public holiday in Germany.

What should be planned early?

Restaurants, flowers, gifts, hotels, travel and childcare are the typical items that can become scarce.