Public Holidays Bremen 2027
Bremen has a total of 10 statutory public holidays in 2027: 6 fixed and 4 movable. The legal basis is the Bremen Holiday Act (Bremisches Feiertagsgesetz).
5 of the 10 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 5 additional days off remain on weekdays. Bremen therefore ranks 10 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2027 comprises 256 working days in Bremen. All 6 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in Bremen 2027
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2027 | Friday | 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 |
| Reformation Day | Oct 31, 2027 | Sunday | fixed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2027 | Saturday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2027 | Sunday | fixed |
Notes
- Traditional public holiday in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia; since 2018 also in Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein.
Working Days & Bridge Days
Bridge Days in Bremen 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 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 Bremen have in 2027?
Bremen has 10 statutory public holidays in 2027. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does Bremen have in 2027?
Bremen has a total of 256 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 Bremen in 2027?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2027: Labour Day (May 1, 2027), German Unity Day (Oct 3, 2027), Reformation Day (Oct 31, 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: Bremen Holiday Act (Bremisches Feiertagsgesetz)