Berlin is Germany's capital and largest city, home to approximately 3.7 million people. As a city-state (Stadtsstaat), Berlin is simultaneously a city and one of Germany's 16 federal states. It is Germany's political, cultural, and creative centre. Berlin observes the standard 9 nationwide public holidays but does not observe most Catholic regional holidays, reflecting its historically Protestant and secular character. The Berlin Wall Memorial and Holocaust Memorial are among the city's most significant historical sites.
In 2025, Berlin observes 11 public holidays in total — 9 nationwide holidays that apply across all of Germany, plus 2 public holidays specific to Berlin.
Public Holidays 2025
11 holidays
Berlin — All Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Wed | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Mar 2025 | Sat | International Women's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 8 May 2025 | Thu | Liberation Day | Regional |
| 29 May 2025 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Fri | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Thu | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2025
Berlin — School Holidays 2025
Winter Break
03.02.2025 - 08.02.2025
Easter Break
14.04.2025 - 25.04.2025
Pentecost Break
10.06.2025
Summer Holidays
24.07.2025 - 06.09.2025
Autumn Break
20.10.2025 - 01.11.2025
Christmas Break
22.12.2025 - 02.01.2026