21 official public holidays in 2027, with 12 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.
Neujahr
Friday, January 1
From Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3
Mariä Lichtmess
Tuesday, February 2
From Saturday, January 30 to Tuesday, February 2 · 1 day of leave
Fasnachtsdienstag
Tuesday, February 9
From Saturday, February 6 to Tuesday, February 9 · 1 day of leave
Josefstag
Friday, March 19
From Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 21
Karfreitag
Friday, March 26
From Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28
Ostermontag
Monday, March 29
From Saturday, March 27 to Monday, March 29
Auffahrt
Thursday, May 6
From Thursday, May 6 to Sunday, May 9 · 1 day of leave
Pfingstmontag
Monday, May 17
From Saturday, May 15 to Monday, May 17
Fronleichnam
Thursday, May 27
From Thursday, May 27 to Sunday, May 30 · 1 day of leave
Allerheiligen
Monday, November 1
From Saturday, October 30 to Monday, November 1
Heiliger Abend
Friday, December 24
From Friday, December 24 to Sunday, December 26
Silvester
Friday, December 31
From Friday, December 31 to Sunday, January 2
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.