Public Holidays and Days Off in Germany 2025
Germany is known for its structured work culture, but it also values rest and celebration! Whether you’re working, studying, or planning a trip, knowing the official public holidays is essential. In 2025, Germany will observe a mix of national and regional holidays, with some states getting extra days off. Let’s break it down for you!
🟢 National Public Holidays (Observed Across Germany) 🇩🇪
These public holidays are recognized nationwide, meaning businesses, schools, and government offices will be closed everywhere.
✔️ January 1 – New Year’s Day (Neujahr) – Wednesday
✔️ April 18 – Good Friday (Karfreitag) – Friday
✔️ April 21 – Easter Monday (Ostermontag) – Monday
✔️ May 1 – Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) – Thursday
✔️ May 29 – Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) – Thursday
✔️ June 9 – Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) – Monday
✔️ October 3 – German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) – Friday
✔️ December 25 – Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) – Thursday
✔️ December 26 – Boxing Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) – Friday
🟡 Regional Public Holidays (State-Specific) 🏙️
Germany’s 16 federal states have additional holidays that are only observed in certain regions. Here’s a breakdown:
✔️ January 6 – Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige)
📍 Observed in: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt
✔️ March 19 – St. Joseph’s Day (Josefstag)
📍 Observed in: Bavaria (some areas), Saarland
✔️ May 8 – Liberation Day (Befreiungstag) – Only in 2025
📍 Observed in: Berlin
✔️ June 19 – Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam)
📍 Observed in: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland
✔️ August 8 – Peace Festival (Friedensfest)
📍 Observed in: Augsburg (Bavaria only)
✔️ August 15 – Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt)
📍 Observed in: Bavaria (some areas), Saarland
✔️ November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Allerheiligen)
📍 Observed in: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland
✔️ November 20 – Repentance & Prayer Day (Buß- und Bettag)
📍 Observed in: Saxony
💡 Planning a trip to Germany? Some regions may have closures on these holidays. Be sure to check before making any travel or work plans!
📌 Need a Germany visa? Let Prime Global Visas guide you through the process. Contact us today!
📍 #507, Rivera Apartments, Dwarakapuri Colony, Punjagutta, Hyderabad
📍 I/11 OFFICE NO 3, Morocco Cluster, International city, Dubai
📞 Contact Us Today! Start Your Global Journey with Prime Global Visas!
📞 +91 9429693389, +971 562087551
📧 info@primeglobalvisas.com
🌍 www.primeglobalvisas.com
