Public Holidays in Germany during 2025
What days are you off work in Germany in 2025
Public holidays in Germany, known as "Feiertage," are an essential aspect of the country's cultural and social fabric. Each federal state has its own designated public holidays, leading to variations across the nation. National holidays such as New Year's Day, Christmas, and German Unity Day are observed nationwide, while others, like Epiphany and Reformation Day, are specific to certain regions. Understanding these public holidays is crucial for effective absence management and staff leave planning, as they impact employee availability and business operations. For more detailed information on public holidays in Germany, you can visit the official government website at BMFSFJ.
New Year's Day
January 01, 2025
New Year's Day, which is on January 1, or the first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, is a public holiday in Germany.
Applies to: All
Epiphany
January 06, 2025
Epiphany on January 6 is a public holiday in 3 German states and commemorates the Bible story of the Magi's visit to baby Jesus.
Applies to: Baden-Württemberg,Bavaria,Saxony-Anhalt
International Women's Day
March 08, 2025
International Women's Day is a common local holiday in Germany
Applies to: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania,Berlin
Easter Sunday
April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday is a holiday in Germany to celebrate the Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to the Christian Bible.
Applies to: Brandenburg
May Day
May 01, 2025
May Day in Germany is a holiday to celebrate the start of spring and to campaign for workers' rights. It is always on May 1.
Applies to: All
Whit Sunday
June 08, 2025
Pentecost is a Christian holiday to remember the Holy Spirit's descent onto Jesus' followers.
Applies to: Brandenburg
Corpus Christi
June 19, 2025
Corpus Christi celebrates the Eucharist and is public holiday in some parts of Germany.
Applies to: Baden-Württemberg,Bavaria,Hesse,North Rhine-Westphalia,Rhineland-Palatinate,Saarland,Saxony,Thuringia
Assumption of Mary
August 15, 2025
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is an occasion for Catholics to honor the belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary to heaven. It is a public holiday in some parts of Germany on August 15 each year.
Applies to: Saarland,Bavaria
German World Children's Day
September 20, 2025
German World Children's Day is a common local holiday in Germany
Applies to: Thuringia
Day of German Unity
October 03, 2025
German Unity Day celebrates Germany's unification in 1990. It is on October 3 each year.
Applies to: All
Reformation Day
October 31, 2025
Reformation Day in Germany is annually observed on October 31 to remember the Reformation, a time of big religious change between 1517 CE and 1648 CE.
Applies to: Brandenburg,Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania,Saxony,Saxony-Anhalt,Thuringia,Schleswig-Holstein,Hamburg,Lower Saxony,Bremen
Repentance Day
November 19, 2025
The Day of Prayer and Repentance is a Protestant holiday and a public holiday in the state of Saxony (Sachsen) on the last Wednesday before November 23.
Applies to: Saxony
The information here is guidance and should not be taken as specific legal advice. You should always validate your own situation with an authorised practitioner in Germany
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