Public holidays in Berlin
Berlin
Next public holiday: Christmas Day
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- 64 days to go
The next public holidays
Christmas DayUp next
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Second Day of ChristmasWeekend
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
International Women's Day
Mon, Mar 8, 2027
Only in 2 states
Good Friday
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Easter Monday
Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Labour DayWeekend
Sat, May 1, 2027
Ascension Day
Thu, May 6, 2027
Bridge day possible
Whit Monday
Mon, May 17, 2027
German Unity DayWeekend
Sun, Oct 3, 2027
Not a public holiday in Berlin
These days are public holidays only in other states.
Reformation Day
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Public holiday in 9 states
Corpus Christi
Thu, May 27, 2027
Public holiday in 6 states
All Saints' Day
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Public holiday in 5 states
Epiphany
Wed, Jan 6, 2027
Public holiday in 3 states
FAQs
When is the next public holiday in Berlin?
The next public holiday in Berlin is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Which public holidays apply in Berlin but not in every state?
On top of the 9 nationwide public holidays, Berlin also has: International Women's Day.
Is Reformation Day a public holiday in Berlin?
No. Reformation Day is not a public holiday in Berlin. That day (Sat, Oct 31, 2026) is a day off in: Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, and Thuringia.
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Public holidays are calculated from the states’ public holiday laws. No guarantee is made as to accuracy. Bridge days assume Monday to Friday as working days.