Public holidays Berlin 2026
Berlin · 2026
10 public holidays, 7 of them Monday to Friday
- Next public holiday: Christmas Day, Friday, December 25
- 3 fall on a weekend
All public holidays 2026 in Berlin
New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 1
Bridge day possible
International Women's DayWeekend
Sun, Mar 8
Only in 2 states
Good Friday
Fri, Apr 3
Easter Monday
Mon, Apr 6
Labour Day
Fri, May 1
Ascension Day
Thu, May 14
Bridge day possible
Whit Monday
Mon, May 25
German Unity DayWeekend
Sat, Oct 3
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25
Second Day of ChristmasWeekend
Sat, Dec 26
Not a public holiday in Berlin
These days are public holidays only in other states.
Reformation Day
Sat, Oct 31
Public holiday in 9 states
Corpus Christi
Thu, Jun 4
Public holiday in 6 states
All Saints' Day
Sun, Nov 1
Public holiday in 5 states
Epiphany
Tue, Jan 6
Public holiday in 3 states
FAQs
How many public holidays does Berlin have in 2026?
Berlin has 10 public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall between Monday and Friday, 3 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in 2026 apply in Berlin but not in every state?
On top of the 9 nationwide public holidays, Berlin also has: International Women's Day (Sun, Mar 8).
Is Reformation Day a public holiday in Berlin?
No. Reformation Day is not a public holiday in Berlin. That day (Sat, Oct 31, 2026) is a day off in: Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, and Thuringia.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
In Berlin, these fall on a weekend in 2026: International Women's Day (Sun, Mar 8), German Unity Day (Sat, Oct 3), and Second Day of Christmas (Sat, Dec 26).
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Public holidays are calculated from the states’ public holiday laws. No guarantee is made as to accuracy. Bridge days assume Monday to Friday as working days.