21 official public holidays in 2028, with 13 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
Fasnachtsdienstag
Tuesday, February 29
From Saturday, February 26 to Tuesday, February 29 · 1 day of leave
Karfreitag
Friday, April 14
From Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16
Ostermontag
Monday, April 17
From Saturday, April 15 to Monday, April 17
Tag der Arbeit
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
Auffahrt
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
Staatsfeiertag
Tuesday, August 15
From Saturday, August 12 to Tuesday, August 15 · 1 day of leave
Maria Geburt
Friday, September 8
From Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 10
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
Stephanstag
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.