How many public holidays does Germany have in 2028?

Germany has 20 public holidays in 2028. 16 fall on a working day, 4 on a weekend.

What is the best bridge day in Germany in 2028?

Thursday, April 13. 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 2028?

In Germany, 30 optimally placed vacation days yield 85 days off in 13 blocks. That is 29 days more than plain vacation.

When are the 2028 summer holidays in Germany?

The 2028 summer holidays in Germany run from June 24, 2028 to September 11, 2028 (80 days).

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Bridge days Germany 2028

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Bridge days and longer blocks mixed.

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Bridge days and longer blocks mixed.

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Germany has 20 public holidays in 2028, 16 of them on working days. The strongest block: 3 vacation days from Wed, Dec 27 – Fri, Dec 29 give 10 consecutive days off (Dec 23 – Jan 1).

The best levers 2028

Six periods with the most time off per vacation day. Non-overlapping, sorted by factor.

Consecutive time off	Book	Uses	Vacation → off	Factor
Apr 13 – Apr 17	Thu, Apr 13	Good Friday, Easter Monday	1 → 5	5.0
Jan 6 – Jan 9	Fri, Jan 7	Epiphany	1 → 4	4.0
Apr 28 – May 1	Fri, Apr 28	Labour Day	1 → 4	4.0
May 25 – May 28	Fri, May 26	Ascension Day	1 → 4	4.0
Dec 23 – Jan 1	Wed, Dec 27 – Fri, Dec 29	Christmas Day, 2nd Day of Christmas, New Year's Day	3 → 10	3.3
Oct 28 – Nov 5	Mon, Oct 30 – Fri, Nov 3	Reformation Day, All Saints' Day	3 → 9	3.0

Public holidays Germany 2028

Date	Holiday	Applies
Saturday, January 1	New Year's Day(falls on a weekend)	nationwide
Thursday, January 6	Epiphany	regional
Wednesday, March 8	International Women's Day	regional
Friday, April 14	Good Friday	nationwide
Sunday, April 16	Easter Sunday(falls on a weekend)	regional
Monday, April 17	Easter Monday	nationwide
Monday, May 1	Labour Day	nationwide
Thursday, May 25	Ascension Day	nationwide
Sunday, June 4	Pentecost Sunday(falls on a weekend)	regional
Monday, June 5	Pentecost Monday	nationwide
Thursday, June 15	Corpus Christi	regional
Saturday, June 17	75th anniversary of the popular uprising in the GDR(falls on a weekend)	regional
Tuesday, August 15	Assumption Day	regional
Wednesday, September 20	World Children's Day	regional
Tuesday, October 3	Day of German Unity	nationwide
Tuesday, October 31	Reformation Day	regional
Wednesday, November 1	All Saints' Day	regional
Wednesday, November 22	Repentance Day	regional
Monday, December 25	Christmas Day	nationwide
Tuesday, December 26	2nd Day of Christmas	nationwide

4 holidays fall on a weekend in 2028 and add no extra day off.

School holidays Germany 2028

Break	From	To	Days
Christmas Holidays	Sat, Jan 1	Tue, Jan 11	11
Mid-Year Break	Fri, Jan 28	Fri, Jan 28	1
Mid-Year Holidays	Mon, Jan 31	Tue, Feb 1	2
Winter holidays	Mon, Jan 31	Sat, Feb 5	6
Winter Holidays	Sat, Feb 5	Sat, Feb 26	22
School free	Fri, Feb 18	Fri, Feb 18	1
Carnival Holidays	Mon, Feb 21	Tue, Feb 29	9
Spring Holidays	Mon, Feb 28	Fri, Mar 3	5
Spring Holidays	Mon, Mar 6	Fri, Mar 17	12
Additional holiday	Thu, Mar 9	Fri, Mar 10	2
Easter Holidays	Mon, Apr 3	Sat, Apr 22	20
Easter holidays	Mon, Apr 10	Sat, Apr 22	13
Maundy Thursday	Thu, Apr 13	Thu, Apr 13	1
Pentecost Holidays	Mon, May 22	Fri, May 26	5
Additional holiday	Fri, May 26	Fri, May 26	1
Day off from school	Fri, May 26	Fri, May 26	1
Day off	Fri, May 26	Fri, May 26	1
Day after Ascension	Fri, May 26	Fri, May 26	1
Ascension	Fri, May 26	Fri, May 26	1
Variable holiday	Fri, May 26	Fri, May 26	1
Pentecost holidays	Thu, Jun 1	Fri, Jun 2	2
Pentecost Holidays	Fri, Jun 2	Sat, Jun 17	16
Pentecost Holiday	Tue, Jun 6	Tue, Jun 6	1
Summer Holidays	Sat, Jun 24	Mon, Sep 11	80
Summer holidays	Thu, Jun 29	Sat, Aug 12	45
Additional holiday	Mon, Oct 2	Mon, Oct 2	1
Autumn Holidays	Mon, Oct 2	Sat, Nov 4	34
Autumn holidays	Mon, Oct 2	Sat, Oct 14	13
Day before the 3 October	Mon, Oct 2	Mon, Oct 2	1
Holiday Day	Mon, Oct 2	Mon, Oct 2	1
Additional holiday	Mon, Oct 30	Mon, Oct 30	1
Variable holiday	Mon, Oct 30	Mon, Oct 30	1
Bridge Day	Mon, Oct 30	Mon, Oct 30	1
Repentance Day	Wed, Nov 22	Wed, Nov 22	1
Christmas Holidays	Mon, Dec 18	Sun, Dec 31	14
Christmas holidays	Fri, Dec 22	Sun, Dec 31	10

Frequently asked questions about Germany 2028

How many public holidays does Germany have in 2028?: Germany has 20 public holidays in 2028. 16 fall on a working day, 4 on a weekend.
What is the best bridge day in Germany in 2028?: Thursday, April 13. 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 2028?: In Germany, 30 optimally placed vacation days yield 85 days off in 13 blocks. That is 29 days more than plain vacation.
When are the 2028 summer holidays in Germany?: The 2028 summer holidays in Germany run from June 24, 2028 to September 11, 2028 (80 days).

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Data source: OpenHolidaysAPI, as of Sep 4, 2026. Please double-check company agreements, shift patterns and local holidays.