State of Berlin Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Schedule, Long Weekends & Local Calendar

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in State of Berlin?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in State of Berlin, Germany

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for State of Berlin, Germany. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across State of Berlin.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across State of Berlin observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In State of Berlin, 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 — State of Berlin, 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 State of Berlin and the rest of Germany, not a separate State of Berlin-specific calendar.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in State of Berlin

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 State of Berlin. 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 State of Berlin

Public holiday schedules in State of Berlin combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in State of Berlin observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in State of Berlin, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — State of Berlin Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in State of Berlin?

Yes, they do. State of Berlin 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 State of Berlin?

State of Berlin observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Germany nationally, since State of Berlin 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 State of Berlin?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives State of Berlin a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in State of Berlin differ from the rest of Germany?

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

Does Berlin, State of Berlin's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

What is the official source for State of Berlin's public holiday dates?

State of Berlin'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.