Public Holidays Bavaria 2026
Bavaria has a total of 12 statutory public holidays in 2026: 7 fixed and 5 movable. The legal basis is the Bavarian Holiday Act (Bayerisches Feiertagsgesetz).
3 of the 12 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 9 additional days off remain on weekdays. Bavaria therefore ranks 1 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2026 comprises 252 working days in Bavaria. All 12 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in Bavaria 2026
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | fixed |
| Epiphany | Jan 6, 2026 | Tuesday | fixed |
| Good Friday | Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | movable |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6, 2026 | Monday | movable |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Friday | fixed |
| Ascension Day | May 14, 2026 | Thursday | movable |
| Whit Monday | May 25, 2026 | Monday | movable |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 4, 2026 | Thursday | movable |
| German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday | fixed |
| All Saints’ Day | Nov 1, 2026 | Sunday | fixed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | fixed |
Notes
- Statutory public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt.
- Statutory public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
- Statutory public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Working Days & Bridge Days
Bridge Days in Bavaria 2026
| Bridge Day | Occasion | Time off from–to | consecutive days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 (Friday) | New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Jan 5, 2026 (Monday) | Epiphany | Jan 3, 2026 – Jan 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Apr 2, 2026 (Thursday) | Good Friday | Apr 2, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 7, 2026 (Tuesday) | Easter Monday | Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 30, 2026 (Thursday) | Labour Day | Apr 30, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 (Monday) | Labour Day | May 1, 2026 – May 4, 2026 | 4 |
| May 15, 2026 (Friday) | Ascension Day | May 14, 2026 – May 17, 2026 | 4 |
| May 22, 2026 (Friday) | Whit Monday | May 22, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 4 |
| May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) | Whit Monday | May 23, 2026 – May 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Jun 5, 2026 (Friday) | Corpus Christi | Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 24, 2026 (Thursday) | Christmas Day | Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 28, 2026 (Monday) | Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Bavaria have in 2026?
Bavaria has 12 statutory public holidays in 2026. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does Bavaria have in 2026?
Bavaria has a total of 252 working days in 2026 (Monday to Friday excluding statutory public holidays). Details per month in the working days calendar for 2026.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Bavaria in 2026?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2026: German Unity Day (Oct 3, 2026), All Saints’ Day (Nov 1, 2026), Second Day of Christmas (Dec 26, 2026).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: Bavarian Holiday Act (Bayerisches Feiertagsgesetz)