Saturday · 75. Jahrestag des Aufstandes vom 17. Juni 1953
Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Tuesday · Mariä Himmelfahrt
Public
20
Sep
World Children's Day
Wednesday · Weltkindertag
Public
3
Oct
German Unity Day
Tuesday · Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Public
31
Oct
Reformation Day
Tuesday · Reformationstag
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Wednesday · Allerheiligen
Public
22
Nov
Repentance and Prayer Day
Wednesday · Buß- und Bettag
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · Erster Weihnachtstag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Tuesday · Zweiter Weihnachtstag
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Germany
In 2028, Germany has 20 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is June, with 4. 2 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 5 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Epiphany (January 6) to International Women's Day (March 8): 62 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 17 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Whit Monday
June 5 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2028?+
Germany has 20 official public holidays in 2028, with June being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Germany?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Germany in 2028?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Germany?+
4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1), Easter Sunday (April 16), Pentecost (June 4), 75th anniversary of the uprising of June 17, 1953 (June 17).