Public holidays 2027 · Germany · Austria
Public holidays and bridge days 2027 in Germany and Austria
In 2027 Easter falls on 28 March, while Christmas and New Year fall on weekends or a Friday. Here are all public holidays in 2027 with their weekday, plus the bridge days that turn just a few days of annual leave into long weekends.
- with weekday
- with federal states
- Austria included
As of: 21 October 2026
The short answer
When are the public holidays in 2027?
The most important nationwide public holidays in Germany in 2027:
- Easter: Good Friday Fri, 26 Mar 2027, Easter Monday Mon, 29 Mar 2027.
- May: Labour Day Sat, 1 May 2027, Ascension Day Thu, 6 May 2027, Whit Monday Mon, 17 May 2027.
- Autumn: German Unity Day Sun, 3 Oct 2027.
- Christmas: Christmas Day Sat, 25 Dec 2027, Boxing Day Sun, 26 Dec 2027 – both fall on the weekend.
- Austria: National Day Tue, 26 Oct 2027, Immaculate Conception Wed, 8 Dec 2027.
Germany
Public holidays 2027 in Germany
Statutory public holidays with weekday. "in parts": only in certain municipalities. All information without guarantee.
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| Holiday | Date | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, 1 Jan 2027 | all federal states |
| Epiphany | Wed, 6 Jan 2027 | BW, BY, ST |
| International Women's Day | Mon, 8 Mar 2027 | BE, MV |
| Good Friday | Fri, 26 Mar 2027 | all federal states |
| Easter Monday | Mon, 29 Mar 2027 | all federal states |
| Labour Day | Sat, 1 May 2027 | all federal states |
| Ascension Day | Thu, 6 May 2027 | all federal states |
| Whit Monday | Mon, 17 May 2027 | all federal states |
| Corpus Christi | Thu, 27 May 2027 | BW, BY, HE, NW, RP, SL, in parts SN and TH |
| Assumption Day | Sun, 15 Aug 2027 | SL, in parts BY |
| World Children's Day | Mon, 20 Sep 2027 | TH |
| German Unity Day | Sun, 3 Oct 2027 | all federal states |
| Reformation Day | Sun, 31 Oct 2027 | BB, HB, HH, MV, NI, SN, ST, SH, TH |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, 1 Nov 2027 | BW, BY, NW, RP, SL |
| Day of Prayer and Repentance | Wed, 17 Nov 2027 | SN |
| Christmas Day | Sat, 25 Dec 2027 | all federal states |
| Boxing Day | Sun, 26 Dec 2027 | all federal states |
Bridge days 2027
The best bridge days in 2027
Calculated for a five-day week from Monday to Friday. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are not statutory public holidays; many employers give the day or half a day off.
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| Occasion | Holiday | Bridge day(s) | Days of leave | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thu, 6 May 2027 | Fri, 7 May 2027 | 1 | 4 days |
| Corpus Christi (BW, BY, HE, NW, RP, SL) | Thu, 27 May 2027 | Fri, 28 May 2027 | 1 | 4 days |
| Easter | Fri–Mon, 26–29 Mar 2027 | Mon–Thu 22–25 Mar or Tue–Fri 30 Mar–2 Apr | 4 | 10 days |
| Christmas and New Year | Fri, 24 Dec and Fri, 31 Dec 2027 | Mon–Thu 27–30 Dec 2027 | 4, if 24 and 31 Dec are days off | 10 days (24 Dec to 2 Jan 2028) |
| National Day (Austria) | Tue, 26 Oct 2027 | Mon, 25 Oct 2027 | 1 | 4 days |
| All Saints' Day (BW, BY, NW, RP, SL, Austria) | Mon, 1 Nov 2027 | – (Monday) | 0 | 3 days |
Austria
Public holidays 2027 in Austria
Statutory public holidays with weekday. All information without guarantee.
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| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, 1 Jan 2027 |
| Epiphany | Wed, 6 Jan 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, 29 Mar 2027 |
| State Holiday (Labour Day) | Sat, 1 May 2027 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, 6 May 2027 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, 17 May 2027 |
| Corpus Christi | Thu, 27 May 2027 |
| Assumption Day | Sun, 15 Aug 2027 |
| National Day | Tue, 26 Oct 2027 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, 1 Nov 2027 |
| Immaculate Conception | Wed, 8 Dec 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, 25 Dec 2027 |
| St Stephen's Day | Sun, 26 Dec 2027 |
Calendars with public holidays
2027 calendars with public holidays printed in
Wall and holiday planners with German public holidays; the 2027 diaries also include the public holidays for Austria.
DIN A1 · ISO 8601 week numbers · from €9.95
Wall planner Colour 2027
The whole of 2027 at a glance, with school holidays and public holidays for Germany – ideal for planning bridge days and annual leave as a team.
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Holiday and project planner 2027
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Business Planner 2027 A5+
With a school holiday planner for Germany, public holidays for Germany and Austria, and time zones.
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School holiday planner A4 2027
The 2027 school holidays of your federal state on one sheet, available in editions for Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg or North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Frequently asked questions about public holidays in 2027
When is Easter 2027?
Easter Sunday is on 28 March 2027. Good Friday falls on 26 March and Easter Monday on 29 March 2027.
Which bridge days are there in 2027?
The best bridge days in Germany in 2027: Friday 7 May after Ascension Day (4 days off for 1 day of leave) and, in many federal states, Friday 28 May after Corpus Christi. In Austria, Monday 25 October before National Day is also worth taking.
Which day of the week is Christmas 2027?
24 December 2027 is a Friday; Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on Saturday and Sunday. New Year's Eve is also a Friday.
How many nationwide public holidays does Germany have in 2027?
Nine nationwide statutory public holidays. In 2027 four of them fall on a weekend: Labour Day (Saturday), German Unity Day (Sunday) and Christmas Day and Boxing Day (Saturday and Sunday).
Is there a 2027 calendar with public holidays for Austria?
Yes. The dated weekview calendars for 2027, such as the Business Planner, compact note and compact extended, include the public holidays for Germany and Austria.
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