German Public Holidays in May 2026
3 holidays in May 2026.
01
Labour Day
Friday, May 1
Tag der Arbeit — International Workers' Day, marked nationwide with union rallies and demonstrations.
14
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 14
Christi Himmelfahrt — falls 39 days after Easter and doubles as Father's Day (Vatertag) in Germany.
25
Whit Monday
Monday, May 25
Pfingstmontag — the Monday after Pentecost, 50 days after Easter, a nationwide public holiday.
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German Public Holidays 2026