The 2027 public holiday calendar in Germany is dominated at year's end by Christmas landing on a Saturday. Both 25 December (Erster Weihnachtstag) and 26 December (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) fall on Saturday and Sunday respectively — which means the two official public holidays are absorbed into the weekend, leaving most workers without additional days off. Many employers across Germany traditionally grant 24 December as an informal half-day, though it carries no statutory protection.
Easter falls on 28 March in 2027 — among the earliest possible dates. Good Friday is 26 March and Easter Monday 29 March, placing the Easter break firmly in late winter rather than spring. Schools in most states will schedule their Easter holidays around this window, compressing the gap between winter and Easter breaks considerably.
Whit Monday on 17 May 2027 falls mid-week on a Monday as always, but with Ascension Day on 6 May (Thursday) coming just 11 days earlier, May 2027 is unusually rich in public holidays for residents of Catholic states. Bavarians, for instance, observe five public holidays within a single calendar month — making May one of the most holiday-dense months of the year.
Nationwide Holidays 2027
9 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Germany
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2027 | Sat | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 6 May 2027 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 17 May 2027 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 3 Oct 2027 | Sun | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sun | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Baden-Württemberg — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Baden-Württemberg — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2027 | Wed | Epiphany | Regional |
| 27 May 2027 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2027 | Mon | All Saints' Day | Regional |
Bavaria — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Bavaria — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2027 | Wed | Epiphany | Regional |
| 27 May 2027 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2027 | Sun | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2027 | Mon | All Saints' Day | Regional |
Berlin — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Berlin — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 2027 | Mon | International Women's Day | Regional |
Brandenburg — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Brandenburg — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2027 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Regional |
| 16 May 2027 | Sun | Whit Sunday | Regional |
| 31 Oct 2027 | Sun | Reformation Day | Regional |
Bremen — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Bremen — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2027 | Sun | Reformation Day | Regional |
Hamburg — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Hamburg — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2027 | Sun | Reformation Day | Regional |
Hesse — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Hesse — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2027 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 2027 | Mon | International Women's Day | Regional |
| 31 Oct 2027 | Sun | Reformation Day | Regional |
Lower Saxony — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Lower Saxony — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2027 | Sun | Reformation Day | Regional |
North Rhine-Westphalia — Additional Holidays
2 regional
North Rhine-Westphalia — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2027 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2027 | Mon | All Saints' Day | Regional |
Rhineland-Palatinate — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Rhineland-Palatinate — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2027 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2027 | Mon | All Saints' Day | Regional |
Saarland — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Saarland — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2027 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2027 | Sun | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2027 | Mon | All Saints' Day | Regional |
Saxony — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Saxony — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2027 | Sun | Reformation Day | Regional |
| 17 Nov 2027 | Wed | Day of Repentance and Prayer | Regional |
Saxony-Anhalt — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Saxony-Anhalt — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2027 | Wed | Epiphany | Regional |
| 31 Oct 2027 | Sun | Reformation Day | Regional |
Schleswig-Holstein — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Schleswig-Holstein — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2027 | Sun | Reformation Day | Regional |
Thuringia — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Thuringia — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sept 2027 | Mon | World Children's Day | Regional |
| 31 Oct 2027 | Sun | Reformation Day | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Easter in Germany in 2027?
Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027 — one of the earliest dates possible. Good Friday is 26 March and Easter Monday is 29 March. This places the Easter break in late winter rather than spring, which noticeably affects school holiday scheduling in several states.
Does Christmas offer extra days off in 2027?
Unfortunately not. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Saturday and Boxing Day (26 December) on a Sunday in 2027 — both absorbed into the weekend. Workers receive no substitute days off, making this one of the least favourable Christmas placements in the 2024–2031 range.
What day is Labour Day in 2027?
Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Saturday in 2027. As with Christmas, no substitute day is granted. Workers miss out on a weekday public holiday this year — worth factoring into annual leave planning early.
Is there a good Brückentag opportunity in 2027?
Yes — Ascension Day falls on Thursday 6 May. Taking Friday 7 May as leave creates a four-day weekend. German Unity Day (3 October) falls on a Sunday, offering no bridge day benefit.
How many public holidays does Bavaria have in 2027?
Bavaria observes up to 13 public holidays in 2027, including all 9 nationwide holidays plus Epiphany (6 January), Corpus Christi (27 May), Assumption of Mary (15 August), and All Saints' Day (1 November).