Germany 2025 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
9 daysPublic holidays
4 Breaks of 3+ days
4 daysLongest break（Apr 18 – Apr 21）
0 daysMake-up workdays
Long weekends in 2025
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 (Fri) – Apr 21 (Mon) | 4 days | Good Friday, Easter Monday | View month |
| Jun 7 (Sat) – Jun 9 (Mon) | 3 days | Whit Monday | View month |
| Oct 3 (Fri) – Oct 5 (Sun) | 3 days | German Unity Day | View month |
| Dec 25 (Thu) – Dec 28 (Sun) | 4 days | Christmas Day, Boxing Day | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2025
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take Apr 17, Apr 22 → 6-day break (Apr 17 – Apr 22)
- Take leave Take Dec 24, Dec 29 → 6-day break (Dec 24 – Dec 29)
- Take leave Take May 2 → 4-day break (May 1 – May 4)
- Take leave Take Jun 6 → 4-day break (Jun 6 – Jun 9)
- Take leave Take Oct 2 → 4-day break (Oct 2 – Oct 5)
⚔️ Epic quests of the year (3 leave days)
Rare chances where a third leave day stretches the break to 9+ days. Months that cannot reach that bar never appear here.
- Take leave Take Dec 22, Dec 23, Dec 24 → 9-day break (Dec 20 – Dec 28) View month
All public holidays in 2025
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wed | New Year's Day |
| Apr 18 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 21 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Thu | Labor Day |
| May 29 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| Jun 9 | Mon | Whit Monday |
| Oct 3 | Fri | German Unity Day |
| Dec 25 | Thu | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Fri | Boxing Day |
Make-up workdays in 2025
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2025?
9 public holidays in total, forming 4 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2025?
The longest break runs Apr 18 to Apr 21, 4 days in total (Good Friday, Easter Monday).
Are there make-up workdays in 2025?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2025.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2025?
One of the best: take Apr 17, Apr 22 (2 day(s)) to stretch into a 6-day break from Apr 17 to Apr 22. See the leave planner above.