Germany · 2026
Bridge days Brandenburg 2026
School holidays
School holidays don’t matter.
Strategy
Bridge days and longer blocks mixed.
Working days
Tap the days you don’t work.
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School holidays
School holidays don’t matter.
Strategy
Bridge days and longer blocks mixed.
Working days
Tap the days you don’t work.
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Public and school holidays: OpenHolidaysAPI. Please double-check local specifics and company rules.
Brandenburg has 12 public holidays in 2026, 7 of them on working days. The strongest block: 4 vacation days from Mon, Mar 30 – Thu, Apr 2 give 10 consecutive days off (Mar 28 – Apr 6).
The best levers 2026
Six periods with the most time off per vacation day. Non-overlapping, sorted by factor.
| Consecutive time off | Book | Uses | Vacation → off | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 4 | Fri, Jan 2 | New Year's Day | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| Apr 30 – May 3 | Thu, Apr 30 | Labour Day | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| May 14 – May 17 | Fri, May 15 | Ascension Day | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| May 22 – May 25 | Fri, May 22 | Pentecost Monday | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| Mar 28 – Apr 6 | Mon, Mar 30 – Thu, Apr 2 | Good Friday, Easter Monday | 4 → 10 | 2.5 |
| Dec 25 – Jan 3 | Mon, Dec 28 – Thu, Dec 31 | Christmas Day, New Year's Day | 4 → 10 | 2.5 |
Public holidays Brandenburg 2026
| Date | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | nationwide | |
| Good Friday | nationwide | |
| Easter Sunday(falls on a weekend) | regional | |
| Easter Monday | nationwide | |
| Labour Day | nationwide | |
| Ascension Day | nationwide | |
| Pentecost Sunday(falls on a weekend) | regional | |
| Pentecost Monday | nationwide | |
| Day of German Unity(falls on a weekend) | nationwide | |
| Reformation Day(falls on a weekend) | regional | |
| Christmas Day | nationwide | |
| 2nd Day of Christmas(falls on a weekend) | nationwide |
5 holidays fall on a weekend in 2026 and add no extra day off.
School holidays Brandenburg 2026
| Break | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 2 | ||
| Winter holidays | 6 | ||
| Easter holidays | 12 | ||
| Variable holiday | 1 | ||
| Pentecost holiday | 1 | ||
| Summer holidays | 45 | ||
| Autumn holidays | 12 | ||
| Christmas holidays | 9 |
Frequently asked questions about Brandenburg 2026
- How many public holidays does Brandenburg have in 2026?
- Brandenburg has 12 public holidays in 2026. 7 fall on a working day, 5 on a weekend.
- What is the best bridge day in Brandenburg in 2026?
- Thursday, April 2. One vacation day gives you 5 consecutive days off because Good Friday, Easter Monday sits in between.
- How many days off are possible with 30 vacation days in 2026?
- In Brandenburg, 30 optimally placed vacation days yield 64 days off in 6 blocks. That is 18 days more than plain vacation.
- When are the 2026 summer holidays in Brandenburg?
- The 2026 summer holidays in Brandenburg run from July 9, 2026 to August 22, 2026 (45 days).
- Which holidays apply only in Brandenburg?
- In addition to the nationwide holidays, Brandenburg observes: Easter Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, Reformation Day.
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Data source: OpenHolidaysAPI, as of Sep 4, 2026. Please double-check company agreements, shift patterns and local holidays.