In 2029, Good Friday and Easter Monday anchor the spring calendar โ Easter Sunday falls on 1 April in 2029, meaning Good Friday is 30 March and Easter Monday is 2 April. This early Easter compresses the spring school holiday window in many states.
Germany's economy, population of roughly 84 million, and its position as the EU's largest member state make its holiday calendar relevant far beyond its borders. International businesses, logistics companies, and travellers all plan around Germany's public holiday grid when coordinating across Europe.
Public Holidays 2029
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
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| 1 Jan 2029 | Mon | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 30 Mar 2029 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 2 Apr 2029 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2029 | Tue | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 10 May 2029 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 3 Oct 2029 | Wed | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2029 | Tue | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2029 | Wed | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2029
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Holidays by Region
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Germany have?
Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays that apply to all 16 federal states. On top of these, individual states can designate additional regional holidays. Bavaria has the most with up to 13 total, while Bremen has 9.
When is German Unity Day?
German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) is on 3 October every year. It commemorates the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990 and is Germany's only purely national public holiday.
Do school holidays differ between German states?
Yes, significantly. Each of Germany's 16 federal states sets its own school holiday dates. The Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) coordinates the summer holiday windows to prevent all states from overlapping, but other holidays vary widely.
Is Labour Day (1 May) a public holiday in Germany?
Yes. 1 May (Tag der Arbeit / Labour Day) is a public holiday in all 16 German federal states.
Are Christmas Day and Boxing Day both holidays in Germany?
Yes. Germany observes both 25 December (First Day of Christmas, Erster Weihnachtstag) and 26 December (Second Day of Christmas, Zweiter Weihnachtstag) as public holidays.