Public holidays
Public holidays in Germany
Choose a yearly edition for nationwide and regional public holidays in Germany and see which federal states observe them.
Yearly editions
Select a year
Every available edition opens the holiday list for that year. The current reviewed annual edition is clearly marked.
Forward planning
1980-1989
1990-1999
2000-2009
2010-2019
2020-2029
2030-2039
2040-2040
Nationwide rules
Only some statutory holidays apply nationwide. The yearly pages distinguish their legal status from other observances.
Regional differences
Many holidays are governed by federal states, with occasional municipal exceptions. Each edition names the relevant areas.
Data basis
Official basis for the current edition
The current edition was checked against German legislation and official federal-state information on status and scope.