Event

Valentine's Day 2026

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 2026 is on . Not a public holiday. Work, school and opening hours follow the normal weekday pattern. The applicable federal state decides holiday and school consequences; the rule supplies the date.

Local planning context

What matters for this date

Valentine's Day falls on Saturday, 14 February 2026 and is not a public holiday. Restaurants, florists and flower-order services can face higher demand; families should arrange childcare and also check whether their federal state is in a winter-break period.

Status
Past

Valentine's Day is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Valentine's Day 2026

All events
Valentine's Day Not a public holiday

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

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. Compare the affected federal state before booking leave or childcare.

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

Not a public holiday. Work, school and opening hours follow the normal weekday pattern. Compare the affected federal state before booking leave or childcare.

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.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

Valentine's Day is a fixed date for reservations, flowers, gifts and time together. The applicable federal state decides holiday and school consequences; the rule supplies the date.

Working Time Act section 9 KMK holiday calendar How we maintain this data