Germany’s 2025 holiday calendar features a variety of national and regional public holidays, offering time off for citizens to celebrate religious, cultural, and historical events. Some holidays, like New Year’s Day and Labour Day, are celebrated nationwide, while others, such as Reformation Day and Corpus Christi, are observed in specific states. 

These holidays provide a mix of national significance and local traditions, giving insight into Germany’s rich cultural heritage. For HR professionals in the USA managing global teams, understanding the 2025 holidays in Germany is crucial for scheduling and operational planning.

Here are the details of all holidays in Germany for the year 2025.

Date Day Holiday States
1 Jan Wednesday New Year’s Day National
6 Jan Monday Epiphany BW, BY & ST
8 Mar Saturday International Women’s Day BE & MV
18 Apr Friday Good Friday National
20 Apr Sunday Easter Sunday BB
21 Apr Monday Easter Monday National
1 May Thursday Labour Day National
29 May Thursday Ascension Day National
8 Jun Sunday Whit Sunday BB
9 Jun Monday Whit Monday National
19 Jun Thursday Corpus Christi BW, BY, HE, NW, RP, SL, SN & TH
15 Aug Friday Assumption Day BY & SL
20 Sep Saturday Children’s Day TH
3 Oct Friday Day of German Unity National
31 Oct Friday Reformation Day National except BW, BY, BE, HE, NW, RP & SL
1 Nov Saturday All Saints’ Day BW, BY, NW, RP & SL
19 Nov Wednesday Repentance Day SN
25 Dec Thursday Christmas Day National
26 Dec Friday 2nd Day of Christmas National

Key:

  • BW: Baden-Württemberg
  • BY: Bavaria
  • ST: Saxony-Anhalt
  • BE: Berlin
  • MV: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
  • BB: Brandenburg
  • HE: Hesse
  • NW: North Rhine-Westphalia
  • RP: Rhineland-Palatinate
  • SL: Saarland
  • SN: Saxony
  • TH: Thuringia

Germany’s calendar for 2025 includes both mandatory and regional holidays. National holidays like New Year’s Day, Good Friday, and Christmas are observed throughout the country, making them key dates for businesses to recognize. Regional holidays, such as Epiphany and Assumption Day, are celebrated in select states. Understanding these holidays is essential for workforce planning and ensuring seamless operations across different regions of Germany.