Working days calculator: Germany 2026 / 2027
This working days calculator lets you choose year and state – working days, public holidays and a monthly breakdown appear instantly. In 2026 Germany has 252 to 254 working days on a five-day week, depending on the state.
Example: Year: 2026 · Federal state: North Rhine-Westphalia → Working days: 253. Source: Art. 2 Abs. 2 EinigVtr, Einigungsvertrag – German Unity Day as a public holiday. Updated: .
How it is calculated
How the calculator works
All Mondays to Fridays (optionally Saturdays) of the year are counted, minus the statutory public holidays of the selected state that fall on those days. Holidays on a weekend do not cost a working day. Christmas Eve (24 Dec) and New Year's Eve (31 Dec) are not public holidays. Only German Unity Day is set by federal law; all other holidays are regulated by the states.
Example 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Monday to Friday: 365 calendar days − 104 weekend days = 261 weekdays. Eight holidays fall on a weekday (German Unity Day and Boxing Day are Saturdays, All Saints' Day is a Sunday), leaving 253 working days.
Working days in Germany 2026 and 2027 by state
| State | 2026 (5-day week) | 2026 (6-day week) | 2027 (5-day week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Württemberg | 252 | 302 | 253 |
| Bavaria | 252 | 302 | 253 |
| Berlin | 254 | 304 | 255 |
| Brandenburg | 254 | 303 | 256 |
| Bremen | 254 | 303 | 256 |
| Hamburg | 254 | 303 | 256 |
| Hesse | 253 | 303 | 255 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 254 | 303 | 255 |
| Lower Saxony | 254 | 303 | 256 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 253 | 303 | 254 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 253 | 303 | 254 |
| Saarland | 253 | 302 | 254 |
| Saxony | 253 | 302 | 255 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 253 | 302 | 255 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 254 | 303 | 256 |
| Thuringia | 254 | 303 | 255 |
Excluding regional holidays. In 2026, Epiphany (Tue, 6 Jan) in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt, Corpus Christi (Thu, 4 Jun) in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, and the Day of Repentance and Prayer (Wed, 18 Nov) in Saxony each cost one working day.
Working days per month
| Month | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20–21 | 19–20 |
| February | 20 | 20 |
| March | 22 | 20–21 |
| April | 20 | 22 |
| May | 18 | 18–19 |
| June | 21–22 | 22 |
| July | 23 | 22 |
| August | 21 | 22 |
| September | 22 | 21–22 |
| October | 22 | 21 |
| November | 20–21 | 21–22 |
| December | 22 | 23 |
Five-day week, range across all states. The calculator above shows the exact figure for your state.
Public holidays in Germany 2026
Nine holidays apply nationwide: New Year's Day (Thu, 1 Jan), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), Labour Day (Fri, 1 May), Ascension Day (Thu, 14 May), Whit Monday (25 May), German Unity Day (Sat, 3 Oct), Christmas Day (Fri, 25 Dec) and Boxing Day (Sat, 26 Dec). Movable holidays follow Easter Sunday: 5 April in 2026, 28 March in 2027. Popular bridge days in 2026 are Friday 2 January, Friday 15 May and – where Corpus Christi is a holiday – Friday 5 June.
Frequently asked questions
How many working days does Germany have in 2026?
Between 252 (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg) and 254 (e.g. Berlin, Hamburg, Lower Saxony), based on a five-day week; 302 to 304 on a six-day week.
How many working days does Germany have in 2027?
Between 253 (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg) and 256 (e.g. Brandenburg, Hamburg, Lower Saxony) on a five-day week. In 2027 Labour Day and both Christmas holidays fall on a weekend.
How many working days are there per month in Germany?
About 21 on average. In 2026 May has the fewest (18) and July the most (23).
How are working days calculated?
Calendar days minus Saturdays and Sundays (only Sundays on a six-day week) minus the public holidays of the state that fall on a weekday. 2026 in North Rhine-Westphalia: 365 − 104 − 8 = 253.
Are Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve public holidays in Germany?
No. They are regular working days by law, although many employers give the day or half a day off.
Why do working days differ between German states?
Apart from German Unity Day, public holidays are set by each state. States with Epiphany, Corpus Christi or the Day of Repentance and Prayer have fewer working days when those holidays fall on a weekday.
How do I count working days between two dates?
Count Monday to Friday in the period (the time calculator shows this as "Weekdays Mon–Fri") and subtract the public holidays of the state that fall on a weekday. 1 Oct to 31 Dec 2026 in North Rhine-Westphalia: 66 − 1 (Christmas Day, a Friday) = 65. In Excel or Google Sheets, =NETWORKDAYS(start, end, holidays) does the same, counting both days.
Sources and legal basis
- Art. 2 Abs. 2 EinigVtr: Einigungsvertrag – German Unity Day as a public holiday
- Art. 1 FTG: Bayern – Feiertagsgesetz (Mariä Himmelfahrt, Friedensfest Augsburg regional)
- § 1 FeiertG: Berlin – Feiertagsgesetz (Internationaler Frauentag)
- § 2 ThürFtG: Thüringen – Feiertagsgesetz (Weltkindertag)
- § 1 SächsSFG: Sachsen – Sonn- und Feiertagsgesetz (Day of Repentance and Prayer)
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