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    Bayern public holidays 2026

    In 2026, Bayern has 12 public holidays – 9 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.

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    Public holidays Bayern 2026

    DateWeekdayHoliday
    01/01/2026ThursdayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country.
    01/06/2026TuesdayEpiphanyFeast of the Three Kings, marking the end of the Christmas season.
    04/03/2026FridayGood FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries.
    04/06/2026MondayEaster MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe.
    05/01/2026FridayLabour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement.
    05/14/2026ThursdayAscension DayAscension of Jesus, 39 days after Easter and always on a Thursday.
    05/25/2026MondayWhit MondayThe Monday after Pentecost, a holiday in much of Europe.
    06/04/2026ThursdayCorpus ChristiCatholic feast of the Eucharist, 60 days after Easter, always on a Thursday.
    10/03/2026SaturdayNational HolidayThe national day of the country.
    11/01/2026SundayAll Saints' DayFeast in honour of all saints.
    12/25/2026FridayChristmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus.
    12/26/2026SaturdayBoxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day).

    Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave

    Make the most of your vacation days in Bayern in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:

    PeriodHolidayLeave daysDays off
    01/01 – 01/04/2026New Year's Day14
    01/03 – 01/06/2026Epiphany14
    03/28 – 04/06/2026Good Friday410
    04/25 – 05/03/2026Labour Day49
    05/14 – 05/17/2026Ascension Day14
    05/23 – 05/31/2026Whit Monday49
    06/04 – 06/07/2026Corpus Christi14
    12/19 – 12/27/2026Christmas Day49

    Bayern 2026 in numbers

    Public holidays
    12
    on weekdays
    9
    on weekends
    3
    Weekday holidays 2025
    11
    Working days (Bayern)
    252

    Partial or optional days off

    11/18/2026WednesdayDay of Prayer and Repentance
    12/24/2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
    12/31/2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

    Other observances 2026

    02/02/2026MondayCandlemas
    02/12/2026ThursdayWomen's Carnival Day
    02/14/2026SaturdayValentine's Day
    02/16/2026MondayShrove Monday
    02/17/2026TuesdayShrove Tuesday
    02/18/2026WednesdayAsh Wednesday
    04/02/2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
    04/05/2026SundayEaster Sunday
    05/10/2026SundayMother's Day
    05/24/2026SundayPentecost
    08/15/2026SaturdayAssumption
    11/02/2026MondayAll Souls' Day
    11/11/2026WednesdaySaint Martin
    11/15/2026SundayMemorial Day
    11/22/2026SundayTotensonntag
    11/29/2026Sunday1. Advent
    12/06/2026Sunday2. Advent
    12/13/2026Sunday3. Advent
    12/20/2026Sunday4. Advent

    Frequently asked questions

    How many public holidays does Bayern have in 2026?

    Bayern has 12 public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).

    What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Bayern?

    The first public holiday of 2026 in Bayern is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

    When are the best long weekends in Bayern in 2026?

    We found 8 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026.

    Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?

    In 2026, 9 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 11 in 2025.

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