21 official public holidays in 2025, with 14 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.
Berchtoldstag
Thursday, January 2
From Thursday, January 2 to Sunday, January 5 · 1 day of leave
Heilige Drei Könige
Monday, January 6
From Saturday, January 4 to Monday, January 6
Fasnachtsdienstag
Tuesday, March 4
From Saturday, March 1 to Tuesday, March 4 · 1 day of leave
Karfreitag
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Ostermontag
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
Tag der Arbeit
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
Auffahrt
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
Staatsfeiertag
Friday, August 15
From Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17
Maria Geburt
Monday, September 8
From Saturday, September 6 to Monday, September 8
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
Stephanstag
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.