What is a long weekend?

A bridge day is a working day that falls between a public holiday and the weekend. If you take it as a day’s holiday, the public holiday and the weekend will be linked, giving you several days off in a row.

How many public holidays are there in Germany in 2027?

There are nine public holidays across Germany. Four of these fall on a weekend in 2027: Labour Day (Saturday), German Unity Day (Sunday), and Christmas Day and Boxing Day. In addition, depending on the federal state, there are regional public holidays such as Corpus Christi or Reformation Day.

Which long weekends in 2027 are the best value for money?

Ascension Day offers the best value: 1 day’s holiday on 7 May gives you 4 days off. Over Easter, 4 days’ holiday give you 10 consecutive days off (26 March to 4 April). With 6 days’ holiday, you can combine Ascension Day and Whit Monday to give you 12 days off (6 May to 17 May).

Will there be any long weekends in the summer of 2027?

No, there are no public holidays in June and July; the Feast of the Assumption is on 15 August and falls on a Sunday.

Do all long weekends apply in every federal state?

No. Public holidays such as Corpus Christi, All Saints’ Day and Epiphany are only observed in certain federal states.

Where should we go for a city break over a long weekend?

A long weekend of three to four days is enough for a city break, for example to Hamburg, Vienna, Amsterdam, Prague or Copenhagen. There are Motel One hotels in all five cities.

Long weekends in 2027

Panoramablick auf die historische Karlsbrücke und barocke Gebäude in Prag, reflektiert im ruhigen Fluss bei klarem Himmel.

Less is more – take fewer holidays for more free time!

Smart holiday planning for the new year
9 national public holidays
The best times of year for your city break

Smart holiday planning for the new year
9 national public holidays
The best times of year for your city break

Discover your perfect break in 2027 – thanks to public holidays and long weekends!

The year 2027 once again offers you some great opportunities to enjoy plenty of time off with just a few days’ holiday. Make the most of the nine national bank holidays and the additional regional bank holidays to plan long weekends or relaxing short breaks. What could be better than an exciting city break?

Whether it’s culture, cuisine or the special atmosphere of a new city, we’ll show you how to make the most of your days off to enjoy plenty of travel fun with just a few days’ holiday. Look forward to unforgettable experiences and new favourite spots!

An overview of public holidays and long weekends in 2027

January
1 January 2027, New Year’s Day

6 January 2027, Epiphany*:
Take 2 days’ holiday = 6 days off
(1 January 27 to 6 January 27)
March
8 March 2027, International Women’s Day*:
Long weekend from 6 to 8 March without taking any annual leave.

26 March 2027, Good Friday
29 March 2027, Easter Monday:
4 days’ holiday = 10 days off
(20–29 March) / (26 March–4 April).
May
1 May 2027, Labour Day:
falls on a Saturday in 2027

6 May 2027, Ascension Day:
Take 1 day’s holiday = 4 days off
(6 May – 9 May)

17 May 2027, Whit Monday
Long weekend from 15 to 17 May without taking a day’s holiday.

27 May 2027, Corpus Christi*:
Take 1 day’s holiday = 4 days off
(27 May–30 May).
August
15 August 2027, Assumption of Mary*:
falls on a Sunday in 2027
October
3 October 2027, German Unity Day:
falls on a Sunday this year

31 October 2027, Reformation Day*:
falls on a Sunday in 2027
November
1 November 2027, All Saints’ Day*:
Long weekend from 30 October to 1 November without taking a day’s holiday.

17 November 2027, Day of Repentance and Prayer*:
Take 2 days’ holiday = 5 days off
(13 November 2027 – 17 November 2027 or 17 November 2027 – 21 November 2027)
December
25 December 2027, Christmas Day, and
26 December 2027, Boxing Day:
5 days’ holiday = 9 days off (25 December 2027–2 January 2028)

*The public holidays marked with * are not public holidays in all federal states. The calculation is based on a five-day working week, with working days being Monday to Friday.