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The number of public holidays in Germany varies across states, however, there are nine public holidays celebrated in all states.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2024, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, March 29, 2024.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 1, 2024.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2024, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Ascension Day
Also known as the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, Ascension Day commemorates the Christian belief in the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. It falls on May 9, 2024.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a religious festival Christians celebrate. It falls on the day after Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter Sunday. In 2024, the holiday falls on May 20.
German Unity Day
German Unity Day is a national holiday in Germany observed on October 3, 2024. The holiday commemorates the reunification of West Germany and East Germany, and the reunification was formally completed on October 3, 1990.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2024, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
The following is the list of public holidays in Germany 2024.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2024 | Monday | All States |
| Epiphany | Jan 06, 2024 | Saturday | BW, BY, ST |
| International Women's Day | Mar 08, 2024 | Friday | BE |
| Good Friday | Mar 29, 2024 | Friday | All States |
| Easter Monday | Apr 01, 2024 | Monday | All States |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday | All States |
| Ascension Day | May 09, 2024 | Thursday | All States |
| Whit Monday | May 20, 2024 | Monday | All States |
| Corpus Christi | May 30, 2024 | Thursday | BW, BY, HE, NW, RP, SL |
| Peace Festival | Aug 08, 2024 | Thursday | City of Augsburg |
| Assumption Day | Aug 15, 2024 | Thursday | SL |
| World Children's Day | Sep 20, 2024 | Friday | TH |
| German Unity Day | Oct 03, 2024 | Thursday | All States |
| Reformation Day | Oct 31, 2024 | Thursday | BB, HB, HH, NI, MV, SN, ST, SH, TH |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 01, 2024 | Friday | BW, BY, NW, RP, SL |
| Repentance and Prayer Day | Nov 20, 2024 | Wednesday | SN |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2024 | Wednesday | All States |
| Christmas Holiday | Dec 26, 2024 | Thursday | All States |
Please check the working days in Germany in 2024.