Germany 2027 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
9 daysPublic holidays
3 Breaks of 3+ days
4 daysLongest break（Mar 26 – Mar 29）
0 daysMake-up workdays
This year includes projected or provisional dates that are not yet officially confirmed.
Long weekends in 2027
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (Fri) – Jan 3 (Sun) | 3 days | New Year's Day | View month |
| Mar 26 (Fri) – Mar 29 (Mon) | 4 days | Good Friday, Easter Monday | View month |
| May 15 (Sat) – May 17 (Mon) | 3 days | Whit Monday | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2027
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take Mar 25, Mar 30 → 6-day break (Mar 25 – Mar 30)
- Take leave Take Dec 31 → 4-day break (Dec 31 – Jan 3)
- Take leave Take May 14 → 4-day break (May 14 – May 17)
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Sat | Labour Day |
| May 6 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| May 17 | Mon | Whit Monday |
| Oct 3 | Sun | German Unity Day |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Sun | Second Day of Christmas |
Make-up workdays in 2027
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2027?
9 public holidays in total, forming 3 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2027?
The longest break runs Mar 26 to Mar 29, 4 days in total (Good Friday, Easter Monday).
Are there make-up workdays in 2027?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2027.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2027?
One of the best: take Mar 25, Mar 30 (2 day(s)) to stretch into a 6-day break from Mar 25 to Mar 30. See the leave planner above.