Bremen is Germany's smallest state and the country's oldest free city, home to approximately 700,000 people across the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven. As a Hanseatic city, Bremen has a proud mercantile history. It is one of Germany's most Protestant states and observes only 9 public holidays per year — the fewest of any German federal state — as it does not observe any of the Catholic regional holidays.
In 2028, Bremen observes 10 public holidays in total — 9 nationwide holidays that apply across all of Germany, plus 1 public holiday specific to Bremen.
Public Holidays 2028
10 holidays
Bremen — All Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2028 | Sat | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 14 Apr 2028 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 17 Apr 2028 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2028 | Mon | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2028 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 5 Jun 2028 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 3 Oct 2028 | Tue | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 31 Oct 2028 | Tue | Reformation Day | Regional |
| 25 Dec 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2028 | Tue | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2028
Bremen — School Holidays 2028
Winter Break
31.01.2028 - 01.02.2028
Easter Break
10.04.2028 - 22.04.2028
Pentecost Break
26.05.2028+06.06.2028
Summer Holidays
20.07.2028 - 30.08.2028
Autumn Break
02.10.2028+23.10.2028 - 04.11.2028
Christmas Break
27.12.2028 - 06.01.2029