Public holidays Bayern 2026

Overview of all public holidays in Bayern (Germany) for 2026.

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Date Weekday Holiday name CW
2026/01/01 木曜日 Neujahrstag 1
2026/01/06 火曜日 Heilige Drei Könige 2
2026/04/03 金曜日 Karfreitag 14
2026/04/06 月曜日 Ostermontag 15
2026/05/01 金曜日 Tag der Arbeit 18
2026/05/14 木曜日 Christi Himmelfahrt 20
2026/05/25 月曜日 Pfingstmontag 22
2026/06/04 木曜日 Fronleichnam 23
2026/08/15 土曜日 Mariä Himmelfahrt 33
2026/10/03 土曜日 Tag der Deutschen Einheit 40
2026/11/01 日曜日 Allerheiligen 44
2026/12/25 金曜日 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag 52
2026/12/26 土曜日 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag 52

Public holidays 2026 in Bayern

2026 offers a total of 13 public holidays in Bayern, creating room for rest, tradition and cultural celebrations. These days are a core part of the regional calendar and reflect both national and local customs.

Our detailed overview helps you plan appointments, vacations, or simply keep track of the next day off. The table above shows not only the date, but also the weekday and calendar week for each holiday.

Good to know about public holidays in Germany

  • Regional differences: Some holidays only apply to specific states or cantons.
  • Movable holidays: Dates for holidays such as Easter or Ascension Day vary each year.
  • Days off work: On public holidays, work pauses and most shops remain closed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Specific Questions

How many public holidays does Bayern have in 2026?
Bayern has a total of 13 public holidays in 2026.
Do public holidays in Bayern in 2026 fall on weekends?
Yes, in 2026, 4 holiday(s) in Bayern fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): Mariä Himmelfahrt, Tag der Deutschen Einheit, Allerheiligen, 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag.

General Questions

What are public holidays?
Public holidays are days on which work is suspended and which are protected by law. On these days, most employees have the day off and shops remain closed.
Are the holidays the same throughout Germany/Austria/Switzerland?
No, there are national holidays that apply to the whole country, and regional holidays that are only valid in certain states, cantons, or even individual municipalities.
Why do some holidays change their date each year?
Movable holidays like Easter or Pentecost depend on the lunar calendar and therefore fall on a different date each year. Fixed holidays like Christmas or New Year's Day always have the same date.
Are shops open on public holidays?
As a rule, most retail stores are closed on public holidays. Exceptions often apply to gas stations, train stations, airports, and certain service businesses.
What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?
If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is generally no additional day off in compensation in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In this case, employees are simply "out of luck".

Technical Questions

Where does the holiday data on this page come from?
Our holiday data is based on the legal regulations of the respective countries and states/cantons. We regularly check the data for timeliness and accuracy.
How is the data for future years calculated?
Fixed holidays are easy to determine. Movable holidays are calculated in advance for the respective years using the Gaussian Easter formula and derived calculations.

Last updated: 18/02/2026

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