Long weekends in Germany, 2027.
Germany, 2027: 4 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 1 day of leave adds one more, for 14 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 3 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 26 March to 29 March: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 15 May to 17 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Whit Monday)
Bridge days worth taking
- 6 May to 9 May: 4 days off, take Fri 7 May as leave (Ascension Day)
Public holidays in Germany, 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day (Neujahr) |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday (Karfreitag) |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday (Ostermontag) |
| Saturday 1 May | Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) |
| Thursday 6 May | Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) |
| Monday 17 May | Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) |
| Sunday 3 October | German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) |
| Sunday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Germany in 2027?
Germany has 3 long weekends in 2027 that need no leave, and 1 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Germany in 2027?
Ascension Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 6 May to 9 May 2027.
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2027?
Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 5 of them fall on a weekday.