‘Bridging days’ 2026

Industrielle Hackerbrücke bei Sonnenuntergang in München

Less is more – a little annual leave for a lot of free time!

Industrielle Hackerbrücke bei Sonnenuntergang in München

Discover your perfect break in 2026 – thanks to public holidays and long weekends!
The year 2026 once again offers you great opportunities to enjoy lots of days off with just a few vacation days. Take advantage of the nine German national holidays and additional regional holidays to plan long weekends or relaxing mini-breaks. Already getting into the mood of an exciting city trip?
Whether it's culture, cuisine, or the special flair of a new place. We'll show you how to make clever use of your days off to experience lots of travel happiness with just a few vacation days. Look forward to unforgettable experiences and new favorite places!

Public holidays and ‘bridging days’

  • Brennende Wunderkerze mit Funken Motel One Brückentage Brennende Wunderkerze mit Funken Motel One Brückentage

    January

    1/1/2026, New Year’s Day and
    6/1/2026, Epiphany*:
    taking three days’ leave = 6 days off
    (1/1/26 to 6/1/26)
  • Tulpen Motel One Design Hotels Tulpen Motel One Design Hotels

    March

    8/3/26, International Women’s Day*:
    this day falls on a Sunday this year
  • Oster Eier in einem Osterkorb während einer FeierOster Eier in einem Osterkorb während einer Feier

    April

    3/4/2026, Good Friday and
    6/4/2026, Easter Monday:
    taking three days’ leave = 10 days off
    (21/3/26–30/3/26)
  • Frau bei der Urlaubsplanung im Büro

    May

    1/5/2026, Labour Day:
    taking one day of leave = four days off
    (1/5/26–4/5/26)

    14/5/2026, Ascension Day:
    taking one day of leave = four days off
    (14/5/26–17/5/26)

    25/5/2026, Whit Monday:
    taking one day of leave = four days off
    (23/5/26 - 26/5/26)
  • Amsterdam Gracht Motel One Hotel Amsterdam Gracht Motel One Hotel

    June

    4/6/2026, Corpus Christi*:
    taking one day of leave = four days off
    (4/6/26–7/6/26)
  • Sommer in Kopenhagen mit Eiswaffel und bunte StadtSommer in Kopenhagen mit Eiswaffel und bunte Stadt

    August

    15/8/2026, Assumption Day*:
    falls on a Saturday this year
  • Bunte Herbst Kuerbisse Oktober Feiertage Motel OneBunte Herbst Kuerbisse Oktober Feiertage Motel One

    October

    3/10/2026, Day of German Unity:
    falls on a Saturday this year

    31/10/2026, Reformation Day*:
    falls on a Saturday this year
  • Winter Landschaft in Salzburg mit Burg und StadtWinter Landschaft in Salzburg mit Burg und Stadt

    November

    1/11/2026, All Saints’ Day*:
    falls on a Sunday this year

    18/11/2026, Day of Repentance and Prayer*:
    taking two days’ leave = five days off
    (14/11/26–18/11/26 or 17/11/26–21/11/26)
  • Hund mit Rehntier Schmuck auf dem Kopf und WeihnachtsbaumHund mit Rehntier Schmuck auf dem Kopf und Weihnachtsbaum

    December

    25/12/2026, Christmas Day and
    26/12/2026, Boxing Day and
    1/01/2027, New Year's Day:
    taking four days’ leave = nine days off
    (25/12/26–02/01/27)

*The public holidays marked with * are not public holidays in all federal states. This calculation assumes a five-day week with the working days Monday to Friday.