Public Holidays in Bavaria 2026
All 13 public holidays in Bavaria for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Bavaria 2026
Bavaria (Bayern) has 13 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide Germany holidays plus 4 regional holidays: Epiphany, Feast of Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary, All Saints' Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Epiphany | 01/06/2026 | Tuesday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday | |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2026 | Friday | |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/14/2026 | Thursday | |
| Pentecost Monday | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| Feast of Corpus Christi | 06/04/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| Assumption of Mary | 08/15/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
| German Unity Day | 10/03/2026 | Saturday | |
| All Saints' Day | 11/01/2026 | Sunday | Regional |
| First Day of Christmastide | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Second Day of Christmastide | 12/26/2026 | Saturday |
Bridge Days in Bavaria 2026
Bridge days (Brückentage) let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Bavaria for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- January 5 (Monday) – Take one day off before Epiphany (Tuesday, January 6) for a 4-day weekend from January 3 to 6.
- April 2 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from April 2 to 6 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Whit Monday (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- June 5 (Friday) – Take one day off after Feast of Corpus Christi (Thursday, June 4) for a 4-day weekend from June 4 to 7.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day are holidays).
Note: Assumption of Mary (August 15) falls on a Saturday and All Saints' Day (November 1) falls on a Sunday in 2026, so neither offers a bridge day opportunity this year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bavaria has 13 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 4 regional holidays (Epiphany, Feast of Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary, All Saints' Day).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, Bavaria observes: Epiphany (January 6), Feast of Corpus Christi (June 4), Assumption of Mary (August 15), All Saints' Day (November 1).
The best bridge days in Bavaria in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), January 5 (Monday, before Epiphany), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 15 (Friday, after Ascension Day). Assumption of Mary falls on a Saturday and All Saints' Day falls on a Sunday in 2026, so they do not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Bavaria public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.