20 official public holidays in 2028, with 11 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
Thursday, January 6
From Thursday, January 6 to Sunday, January 9 · 1 day of leave
Ostermontag
Monday, April 17
From Saturday, April 15 to Monday, April 17
Staatsfeiertag
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
Christi Himmelfahrt
Thursday, May 25
From Thursday, May 25 to Sunday, May 28 · 1 day of leave
Pfingstmontag
Monday, June 5
From Saturday, June 3 to Monday, June 5
Fronleichnam
Thursday, June 15
From Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, June 18 · 1 day of leave
Maria Himmelfahrt
Tuesday, August 15
From Saturday, August 12 to Tuesday, August 15 · 1 day of leave
Nationalfeiertag
Thursday, October 26
From Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, October 29 · 1 day of leave
Mariä Empfängnis
Friday, December 8
From Friday, December 8 to Sunday, December 10
Weihnachten
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
Stefanitag
Tuesday, December 26
From Saturday, December 23 to Tuesday, December 26 · 1 day of leave
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.