Berlin — Holidays 2026

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 2026, Berlin observes 10 public holidays in total — 9 nationwide holidays that apply across all of Germany, plus 1 public holiday specific to Berlin.