20 official public holidays in 2025, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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.
Heilige Drei Könige
Monday, January 6
From Saturday, January 4 to Monday, January 6
Ostermontag
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
Staatsfeiertag
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
Christi Himmelfahrt
Thursday, May 29
From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 · 1 day of leave
Pfingstmontag
Monday, June 9
From Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
Fronleichnam
Thursday, June 19
From Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 22 · 1 day of leave
Maria Himmelfahrt
Friday, August 15
From Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17
Mariä Empfängnis
Monday, December 8
From Saturday, December 6 to Monday, December 8
Weihnachten
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Stefanitag
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.