Hamburg Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Hamburg?

Hamburg observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Germany nationally, since Hamburg doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Hamburg, Germany

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Hamburg, Germany? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Hamburg.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Hamburg observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Hamburg, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Tag der Arbeit (Labor Day) on May 1) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Hamburg, Germany

This is Germany's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Germany's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Hamburg and the rest of Germany, not a separate Hamburg-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Hamburg

These are Germany's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Germany's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Germany, including Hamburg. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Tag der Arbeit (Labor Day)	May 1	Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Commercial & Bank Closures)	www.bundesregierung.de
Tag der Deutschen Einheit (German Unity Day)	October 3	Federal National Day	Full Federal Closure (Nationwide Statutory Day Off)	www.bundesregierung.de

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Hamburg

Hamburg follows Germany's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Hamburg doesn't simply disappear — Germany's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Hamburg's own capital, Hamburg observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Hamburg.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hamburg Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Hamburg?

Yes, they do. Hamburg follows Germany's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Hamburg?

Hamburg observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Germany nationally, since Hamburg doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Hamburg?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Hamburg.

Do public holidays in Hamburg differ from the rest of Germany?

No — public holidays in Germany are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Hamburg observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Hamburg-specific reference, not because Hamburg has its own separate holiday list.

Does Hamburg, Hamburg's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Hamburg observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Hamburg and Germany. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Hamburg's public holiday dates?

Hamburg's public holidays are mandated by Germany's national statutory framework, published via www.bundesregierung.de — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.