Public Holidays Berlin 2025
Berlin has a total of 10 statutory public holidays in 2025: 6 fixed and 4 movable. The legal basis is the Berlin Holiday Act (Berliner Feiertagsgesetz).
1 of the 10 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 9 additional days off remain on weekdays. Berlin therefore ranks 10 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2025 comprises 252 working days in Berlin. All 10 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in Berlin 2025
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2025 | Wednesday | fixed |
| International Women’s Day | Mar 8, 2025 | Saturday | fixed |
| Good Friday | Apr 18, 2025 | Friday | movable |
| Easter Monday | Apr 21, 2025 | Monday | movable |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2025 | Thursday | fixed |
| Ascension Day | May 29, 2025 | Thursday | movable |
| Whit Monday | Jun 9, 2025 | Monday | movable |
| German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2025 | Friday | fixed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2025 | Thursday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2025 | Friday | fixed |
Notes
- Public holiday in Berlin since 2019 and in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern since 2023.
Working Days & Bridge Days
Bridge Days in Berlin 2025
| Bridge Day | Occasion | Time off from–to | consecutive days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 (Thursday) | Good Friday | Apr 17, 2025 – Apr 21, 2025 | 5 |
| Apr 22, 2025 (Tuesday) | Easter Monday | Apr 18, 2025 – Apr 22, 2025 | 5 |
| May 2, 2025 (Friday) | Labour Day | May 1, 2025 – May 4, 2025 | 4 |
| May 30, 2025 (Friday) | Ascension Day | May 29, 2025 – Jun 1, 2025 | 4 |
| Jun 6, 2025 (Friday) | Whit Monday | Jun 6, 2025 – Jun 9, 2025 | 4 |
| Jun 10, 2025 (Tuesday) | Whit Monday | Jun 7, 2025 – Jun 10, 2025 | 4 |
| Oct 2, 2025 (Thursday) | German Unity Day | Oct 2, 2025 – Oct 5, 2025 | 4 |
| Oct 6, 2025 (Monday) | German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2025 – Oct 6, 2025 | 4 |
| Dec 24, 2025 (Wednesday) | Christmas Day | Dec 24, 2025 – Dec 28, 2025 | 5 |
| Dec 29, 2025 (Monday) | Second Day of Christmas | Dec 25, 2025 – Dec 29, 2025 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Berlin have in 2025?
Berlin has 10 statutory public holidays in 2025. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does Berlin have in 2025?
Berlin has a total of 252 working days in 2025 (Monday to Friday excluding statutory public holidays). Details per month in the working days calendar for 2025.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Berlin in 2025?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2025: International Women’s Day (Mar 8, 2025).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: Berlin Holiday Act (Berliner Feiertagsgesetz)