Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is a movable public holiday and is a statutory holiday in 6 of the 16 German federal states.
Corpus Christi is statutory in: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland. In the other federal states, this day is an ordinary working day.
The next date is May 27, 2027 (Thursday) – that is 231 days from today.
Corpus Christi is the 60th day after Easter Sunday and therefore shifts with the date of Easter every year.
Dates & Weekdays
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | May 27, 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | Jun 15, 2028 | Thursday |
Corpus Christi is a movable public holiday – the date depends on the date of Easter. The date applies identically in all federal states where the holiday is statutory.
Legal Basis
Corpus Christi is a statutory public holiday in 6 of the 16 federal states:
- Public Holidays Baden-Württemberg
- Public Holidays Bavaria
- Public Holidays Hesse
- Public Holidays North Rhine-Westphalia
- Public Holidays Rhineland-Palatinate
- Public Holidays Saarland
Next date: May 27, 2027 (Thursday) – in 231 days.
How the Date Is Calculated
Corpus Christi is the 60th day after Easter Sunday and therefore shifts with the date of Easter every year.
Note
Statutory public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi falls on Jun 4, 2026 (Thursday) (movable holiday).
In which federal states is Corpus Christi a statutory public holiday?
Corpus Christi is a statutory public holiday in 6 federal states: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland.
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.