Public holidays · 2026
Long weekends in Germany 2026
Germany has 4 long weekends in 2026: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Fri, 3 Apr – Mon, 6 Apr
4 days offGood Friday · Easter Monday
Fri, 1 May – Sun, 3 May
3 days offLabor Day
Sat, 23 May – Mon, 25 May
3 days offPentecost Monday
Fri, 25 Dec – Sun, 27 Dec
3 days offChristmas Day · Second Day of Christmas
A long weekend here means at least three consecutive days off with no leave needed. To stretch a holiday into a longer break, see the bridge days.
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When are the long weekends in Germany in 2026?
4: Fri, 3 Apr – Mon, 6 Apr (Good Friday · Easter Monday); Fri, 1 May – Sun, 3 May (Labor Day); Sat, 23 May – Mon, 25 May (Pentecost Monday); Fri, 25 Dec – Sun, 27 Dec (Christmas Day · Second Day of Christmas).
Which is the longest long weekend in Germany in 2026?
Fri, 3 Apr – Mon, 6 Apr: 4 days off (Good Friday · Easter Monday).