Bridge days Berlin vs. Lower Saxony 2027
For couples, commuters and families with two workplaces. Berlin and Lower Saxony share 9 public holidays in 2027. 1 holiday applies only in Berlin, 1 only in Lower Saxony. The shared plan: 30 vacation days per person give 55 days off on which both are free.
Shared plan 2027
Blocks where both are off. Holidays only count when they apply in both regions.
| Consecutive time off | Book | Uses | Vacation → off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 13 | Mon, Jan 4 – Wed, Jan 13 | New Year's Day | 8 → 13 |
| Mar 13 – Mar 29 | Mon, Mar 15 – Thu, Mar 25 | Good Friday, Easter Monday | 9 → 17 |
| Apr 24 – May 9 | Mon, Apr 26 – Fri, May 7 | Ascension Day | 9 → 16 |
| May 15 – May 23 | Tue, May 18 – Fri, May 21 | Pentecost Monday | 4 → 9 |
Berlin alone: 30 vacation days → 60 days off.
Lower Saxony alone: 30 vacation days → 55 days off.
Public holidays compared
In both regions
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day
- Ascension Day
- Pentecost Monday
- Day of German Unity
- Christmas Day
- 2nd Day of Christmas
Only in Berlin
- International Women's Day
Only in Lower Saxony
- Reformation Day