Public Holidays in Bavaria 2027
All 13 public holidays in Bavaria for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Bavaria 2027
Bavaria (Bayern) has 13 public holidays in 2027, 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 | 01/01/2027 | Friday | |
| Epiphany | 01/06/2027 | Wednesday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 03/26/2027 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 03/29/2027 | Monday | |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2027 | Saturday | |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/06/2027 | Thursday | |
| Pentecost Monday | 05/17/2027 | Monday | |
| Feast of Corpus Christi | 05/27/2027 | Thursday | Regional |
| Assumption of Mary | 08/15/2027 | Sunday | Regional |
| German Unity Day | 10/03/2027 | Sunday | |
| All Saints' Day | 11/01/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| First Day of Christmastide | 12/25/2027 | Saturday | |
| Second Day of Christmastide | 12/26/2027 | Sunday |
Bridge Days in Bavaria 2027
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 2027:
- March 25 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from March 25 to 29 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- May 7 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 6) for a 4-day weekend from May 6 to 9.
- May 14 (Friday) – Take one day off before Whit Monday (Monday, May 17) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
- May 28 (Friday) – Take one day off after Feast of Corpus Christi (Thursday, May 27) for a 4-day weekend from May 27 to 30.
- October 29 (Friday) – Take one day off before All Saints' Day (Monday, November 1) for a 4-day weekend from October 29 to November 1.
Note: Assumption of Mary (August 15) falls on a Sunday in 2027 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bavaria has 13 public holidays in 2027: 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 (May 27), Assumption of Mary (August 15), All Saints' Day (November 1).
The best bridge days in Bavaria in 2027 are March 25 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 7 (Friday, after Ascension Day), May 14 (Friday, before Whit Monday), May 28 (Friday, after Feast of Corpus Christi). Assumption of Mary falls on a Sunday in 2027, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Bavaria public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.