Public Holidays Berlin 2027
Berlin has a total of 10 statutory public holidays in 2027: 6 fixed and 4 movable. The legal basis is the Berlin Holiday Act (Berliner Feiertagsgesetz).
4 of the 10 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 6 additional days off remain on weekdays. Berlin therefore ranks 10 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2027 comprises 255 working days in Berlin. All 8 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in Berlin 2027
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2027 | Friday | fixed |
| International Women’s Day | Mar 8, 2027 | Monday | fixed |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 | Friday | movable |
| Easter Monday | Mar 29, 2027 | Monday | movable |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2027 | Saturday | fixed |
| Ascension Day | May 6, 2027 | Thursday | movable |
| Whit Monday | May 17, 2027 | Monday | movable |
| German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2027 | Sunday | fixed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2027 | Saturday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2027 | Sunday | fixed |
Notes
- Public holiday in Berlin since 2019 and in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern since 2023.
Working Days & Bridge Days
Bridge Days in Berlin 2027
| Bridge Day | Occasion | Time off from–to | consecutive days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2027 (Monday) | New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 4, 2027 | 4 |
| Mar 5, 2027 (Friday) | International Women’s Day | Mar 5, 2027 – Mar 8, 2027 | 4 |
| Mar 9, 2027 (Tuesday) | International Women’s Day | Mar 6, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027 | 4 |
| Mar 25, 2027 (Thursday) | Good Friday | Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 5 |
| Mar 30, 2027 (Tuesday) | Easter Monday | Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 30, 2027 | 5 |
| May 7, 2027 (Friday) | Ascension Day | May 6, 2027 – May 9, 2027 | 4 |
| May 14, 2027 (Friday) | Whit Monday | May 14, 2027 – May 17, 2027 | 4 |
| May 18, 2027 (Tuesday) | Whit Monday | May 15, 2027 – May 18, 2027 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Berlin have in 2027?
Berlin has 10 statutory public holidays in 2027. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does Berlin have in 2027?
Berlin has a total of 255 working days in 2027 (Monday to Friday excluding statutory public holidays). Details per month in the working days calendar for 2027.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Berlin in 2027?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2027: Labour Day (May 1, 2027), German Unity Day (Oct 3, 2027), Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2027), Second Day of Christmas (Dec 26, 2027).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: Berlin Holiday Act (Berliner Feiertagsgesetz)