Epiphany is a statutory public holiday only in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt. Establish the workplace state first, then check the local school calendar and any published holiday hours.
The state where work or school happens decides the public-holiday effect.
Public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt. Epiphany falls on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. In the remaining states, 6 January is an ordinary workday; whether school is in session depends on the calendar for the actual school location.
Do not infer the result from where a family lives or where a trip starts. For employment, the applicable workplace state is the useful first check.
School dates and workplace status are related but not interchangeable.
Use the calendar for the actual school location before deciding on childcare or return travel. A Christmas break can have a different end date from the regional public holiday.
For a longer January break, add approved leave and any on-call duties separately. The statutory status alone does not settle either.
Assumption: Monday-Friday working week.
Workplace applicability is not confirmed; no leave days are preselected. Local or partial employment entitlement for Epiphany (2026-01-06) at the workplace in Germany must be confirmed with the municipality and employer.
Providers publish the practical arrangements for this regional holiday.
In the three observing states, the cited statutory holiday and pay provisions apply subject to the job and rota. Outside them, ordinary local work and opening rules remain in force.
Check shops, public transport, attractions and emergency services with the actual provider, especially when a journey crosses a state boundary.
Tradition belongs after the legal answer and local plan.
Epiphany, also called Three Kings Day, marks the visit of the Magi in Christian tradition. Star singers and house blessings are familiar local customs, particularly in Catholic areas.
For a congregation visit, procession or collection, use the local parish or organiser notice rather than assuming one nationwide programme.
Open the relevant calendar or tool below.