| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Friday | New Year’s DayCommon nationwide date | Common nationwide date |
| Friday | Friday | Good FridayCommon nationwide date | Common nationwide date |
| Monday | Monday | Easter MondayCommon nationwide date | Common nationwide date |
| Saturday | Saturday | Labour DayCommon nationwide date | Common nationwide date |
| Thursday | Thursday | Ascension DayCommon nationwide date | Common nationwide date |
| Monday | Monday | Whit MondayCommon nationwide date | Common nationwide date |
| Sunday | Sunday | German Unity DayCommon nationwide date | Common nationwide date |
| Saturday | Saturday | Christmas Day (first day)Common nationwide date | Common nationwide date |
| Sunday | Sunday | Christmas Day (second day)Common nationwide date | Common nationwide date |
9 common nationwide public holidays
Source and date notes
The Bundesbank distinguishes nine holidays observed nationwide from additional state holidays. Dates for those nine holidays in 2027 are checked against Berlin’s official calendar. Berlin’s 8 March regional holiday and other state-specific additions are excluded. Narwhal does not currently publish this 2027 API calendar.
Sources and references
- Berlin.de official capital portal (source: Federal Ministry of the Interior)
- Bundesbank: nationwide versus state holiday scope (2026 reference)
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