20 official public holidays in 2026, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Nationalfeiertag
Monday, October 26 2026
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Neujahr
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
Heilige Drei Könige
Tuesday, January 6
From Saturday, January 3 to Tuesday, January 6 · 1 day of leave
Ostermontag
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
Staatsfeiertag
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
Christi Himmelfahrt
Thursday, May 14
From Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17 · 1 day of leave
Pfingstmontag
Monday, May 25
From Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25
Fronleichnam
Thursday, June 4
From Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7 · 1 day of leave
Nationalfeiertag
Monday, October 26
From Saturday, October 24 to Monday, October 26
Mariä Empfängnis
Tuesday, December 8
From Saturday, December 5 to Tuesday, December 8 · 1 day of leave
Weihnachten
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.