Germany Holidays and Days Off 2022, 2023, 2024

In this publication, we will provide all the official national holidays in Germany for 2022, 2023, and 2024. School-Holidays.Info has compiled the public holidays at the national level when Germans have days off. We will also explain the difference between national and public holidays in the Federal Republic of Germany.

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What are the holidays in Germany?

In Germany, there is only one federal holiday: German Unity Day. All other holidays are determined separately by the federal states. There are nine public holidays that are celebrated on the same day in each state, but they are not anchored at the federal level.

In addition to public holidays, there are national holidays. They are celebrated in individual states, cities, municipalities, and even regions. There are 11 national holidays. On these days, like public holidays, most of the population has a day off from work, and schools are closed.

In addition to the above, Germany has a multitude of local holidays and festivals that are not official public holidays for all Germans. Perhaps the most famous of these is Oktoberfest. It is the world’s largest beer festival, which takes place annually in Munich for 16 days, starting on the last Saturday in September and ending on the first Sunday in October. In Munich, the first day of Oktoberfest is declared an official holiday, and many workplaces and schools are closed on this day. Additionally, some companies and organizations may declare additional days off during the festival for their employees.

Holidays in Germany 2022

Public Holidays in Germany 2022

National holidays in Germany 2022

* In Saxony, Corpus Christi is a holiday in some Catholic communities of the Serbian settlement area. On this day, those who are employed in the following places have the day off:

• Bolbritz and Zaschendorf in Bautzen;
• Krostwitz;
• Prießnitz in Göda;
• Sdier in Großdubrau;
• Dörgenhausen in Hoyerswerda;
• Königswartha (excluding the district of Warta);
• Nebelschütz;
• Neschwitz and Saritsch in Neschwitz;
• Panschwitz-Kuckau;
• Puschwitz;
• Rackelwitz;
• Radibor;
• Ralbitz-Rosenthal;
• Wittichenau.

** In Thuringia, Corpus Christi is a holiday and a day off in the districts of Eichsfeld, as well as in the following municipalities of the districts of Unstrut-Hainich and Wartburg:

• Municipalities Bickenriede and Zella in Anrode;
• Municipalities Föritz and Steinberg in Brunnhartshausen;
• Buttlar;
• Municipalities Beberstedt and Hüpstedt in Dünwald;
• Geisa;
• Municipality Struth in Rodenberg;
• Schleid;
• Südeichsfeld;
• Zella/Rhön.

*** The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated in 1704 Catholic communities in Bavaria (out of a total of 2056).

Holidays in Germany 2023

Public Holidays in Germany 2023

National holidays in Germany 2023

* In Saxony, Corpus Christi is a holiday in some Catholic communities of the Serbian settlement area. On this day, those who are employed in the following places have the day off:

• Bolbritz and Zaschendorf in Bautzen;
• Krostwitz;
• Prießnitz in Göda;
• Sdier in Großdubrau;
• Dörgenhausen in Hoyerswerda;
• Königswartha (excluding the district of Warta);
• Nebelschütz;
• Neschwitz and Saritsch in Neschwitz;
• Panschwitz-Kuckau;
• Puschwitz;
• Rackelwitz;
• Radibor;
• Ralbitz-Rosenthal;
• Wittichenau.

** In Thuringia, Corpus Christi is a holiday and a day off in the districts of Eichsfeld, as well as in the following municipalities of the districts of Unstrut-Hainich and Wartburg:

• Municipalities Bickenriede and Zella in Anrode;
• Municipalities Föritz and Steinberg in Brunnhartshausen;
• Buttlar;
• Municipalities Beberstedt and Hüpstedt in Dünwald;
• Geisa;
• Municipality Struth in Rodenberg;
• Schleid;
• Südeichsfeld;
• Zella/Rhön.

*** The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated in 1704 Catholic communities in Bavaria (out of a total of 2056).

Holidays in Germany 2024

Public Holidays in Germany 2024

National holidays in Germany 2024

* In Saxony, Corpus Christi is a holiday in some Catholic communities of the Serbian settlement area. On this day, those who are employed in the following places have the day off:

• Bolbritz and Zaschendorf in Bautzen;
• Krostwitz;
• Prießnitz in Göda;
• Sdier in Großdubrau;
• Dörgenhausen in Hoyerswerda;
• Königswartha (excluding the district of Warta);
• Nebelschütz;
• Neschwitz and Saritsch in Neschwitz;
• Panschwitz-Kuckau;
• Puschwitz;
• Rackelwitz;
• Radibor;
• Ralbitz-Rosenthal;
• Wittichenau.

** In Thuringia, Corpus Christi is a holiday and a day off in the districts of Eichsfeld, as well as in the following municipalities of the districts of Unstrut-Hainich and Wartburg:

• Municipalities Bickenriede and Zella in Anrode;
• Municipalities Föritz and Steinberg in Brunnhartshausen;
• Buttlar;
• Municipalities Beberstedt and Hüpstedt in Dünwald;
• Geisa;
• Municipality Struth in Rodenberg;
• Schleid;
• Südeichsfeld;
• Zella/Rhön.

*** The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated in 1704 Catholic communities in Bavaria (out of a total of 2056).

In this publication, we have compiled the official national and public holidays in Germany for 2022, 2023, and 2024. We hope that the information has been helpful to you. Don’t forget to share it with your friends!