2030 is a landmark year for Germany: the 40th anniversary of reunification. German Unity Day on 3 October 2030 will be observed with particular significance, marking four decades since the peaceful merging of East and West Germany. The date falls on a Thursday in 2030 — making Friday 4 October a natural bridge day for a four-day weekend.
Easter Sunday in 2030 falls on 21 April, with Good Friday on 19 April and Easter Monday on 22 April. Labour Day (1 May) follows just nine days after Easter Monday — a tight clustering of public holidays in late April and early May that makes this one of the most holiday-rich spring seasons in the 2024–2031 window. Ascension Day on 30 May (Thursday) extends the pattern further.
Germany's public holiday framework in 2030 continues to reflect the country's constitutional structure. The Basic Law (Grundgesetz) grants Bundesländer sovereignty over cultural and educational matters — which is why Bavaria can legislate Epiphany as a day off while Berlin cannot. This decentralised system is unique in Europe and means that two colleagues working for the same company in different German cities may observe meaningfully different working days on up to four occasions per year.
Nationwide Holidays 2030
9 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Germany
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2030 | Tue | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 19 Apr 2030 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 22 Apr 2030 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2030 | Wed | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 30 May 2030 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 10 Jun 2030 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 3 Oct 2030 | Thu | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2030 | Wed | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2030 | Thu | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Baden-Württemberg — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Baden-Württemberg — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2030 | Sun | Epiphany | Regional |
| 20 Jun 2030 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2030 | Fri | All Saints' Day | Regional |
Bavaria — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Bavaria — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2030 | Sun | Epiphany | Regional |
| 20 Jun 2030 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2030 | Thu | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2030 | Fri | All Saints' Day | Regional |
Berlin — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Berlin — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 2030 | Fri | International Women's Day | Regional |
Brandenburg — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Brandenburg — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2030 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2030 | Sun | Whit Sunday | Regional |
| 31 Oct 2030 | Thu | Reformation Day | Regional |
Bremen — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Bremen — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2030 | Thu | Reformation Day | Regional |
Hamburg — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Hamburg — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2030 | Thu | Reformation Day | Regional |
Hesse — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Hesse — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2030 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 2030 | Fri | International Women's Day | Regional |
| 31 Oct 2030 | Thu | Reformation Day | Regional |
Lower Saxony — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Lower Saxony — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2030 | Thu | Reformation Day | Regional |
North Rhine-Westphalia — Additional Holidays
2 regional
North Rhine-Westphalia — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2030 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2030 | Fri | All Saints' Day | Regional |
Rhineland-Palatinate — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Rhineland-Palatinate — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2030 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2030 | Fri | All Saints' Day | Regional |
Saarland — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Saarland — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2030 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2030 | Thu | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2030 | Fri | All Saints' Day | Regional |
Saxony — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Saxony — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2030 | Thu | Reformation Day | Regional |
| 20 Nov 2030 | Wed | Day of Repentance and Prayer | Regional |
Saxony-Anhalt — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Saxony-Anhalt — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2030 | Sun | Epiphany | Regional |
| 31 Oct 2030 | Thu | Reformation Day | Regional |
Schleswig-Holstein — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Schleswig-Holstein — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2030 | Thu | Reformation Day | Regional |
Thuringia — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Thuringia — Regional Public Holidays 2030
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sept 2030 | Fri | World Children's Day | Regional |
| 31 Oct 2030 | Thu | Reformation Day | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes German Unity Day 2030 special?
3 October 2030 marks exactly 40 years since German reunification — a major national milestone. The day falls on a Thursday, making Friday 4 October a natural bridge day for a four-day weekend. Expect larger-than-usual commemorations, federal ceremonies, and public events across the country.
When is Easter in Germany in 2030?
Easter Sunday is 21 April 2030. Good Friday falls on 19 April and Easter Monday on 22 April. Labour Day follows just nine days later on 1 May — creating one of the most holiday-dense spring seasons in the entire 2024–2031 window.
Does Labour Day offer a long weekend in 2030?
Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Wednesday in 2030. While not an automatic long weekend, taking Tuesday 30 April or Thursday 2 May as leave creates a three or four-day break. Given its proximity to Easter, May 2030 is an exceptionally strong month for holiday planning.
Is Christmas favourable in 2030?
Yes. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Wednesday and Boxing Day (26 December) on a Thursday in 2030. Taking Friday 27 December as annual leave creates a nine-day festive break from Sunday 22 December through Sunday 1 January — ideal for families planning the Christmas and New Year period together.
Which public holiday falls only in Saxony in 2030?
Buß- und Bettag (Day of Prayer and Repentance) is observed exclusively in Saxony. In 2030 it falls on 20 November. It is the only public holiday in Germany that applies to just one state — a legacy of Saxony's refusal to abolish it in 1995 when the rest of Germany did.