Hamburg is Germany's second largest city and one of its three city-states, home to approximately 1.9 million people. It is one of Europe's busiest ports and a major media and commercial centre. Like Bremen, Hamburg is a historically Protestant city and observes 9 public holidays per year, without the additional Catholic regional holidays observed in southern German states.
In 2027, Hamburg observes 10 public holidays in total — 9 nationwide holidays that apply across all of Germany, plus 1 public holiday specific to Hamburg.
Public Holidays 2027
10 holidays
Hamburg — All Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | 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 |
| 31 Oct 2027 | Sun | Reformation Day | Regional |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sun | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2027
Hamburg — School Holidays 2027
Winter Break
29.01.2027
Easter Break
01.03.2027 - 12.03.2027
Pentecost Break
07.05.2027 - 15.05.2027
Summer Holidays
01.07.2027 - 11.08.2027
Autumn Break
11.10.2027 - 22.10.2027
Christmas Break
20.12.2027 - 31.12.2027