Make the most of bridge days in Bavaria 2026
In 2026, Bavaria has 13 public holidays. Some apply only in this state and create additional bridge-day opportunities.
Our bridge-day calculator automatically analyzes holidays, weekends, and optimal combinations — for maximum recovery with minimal PTO usage in Bavaria.
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Public holidays Bavaria 2026 – overview
In 2026, Bavaria has 13 public holidays. Here you can find a complete overview of all public holidays in Bavaria 2026, including weekdays and whether each holiday applies nationwide or only within the state.
Bavaria has 13 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 9 fall on weekdays and 4 on weekends.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Statewide |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Statewide |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Saturday | AssumptionWeekend | Regional |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday | National HolidayWeekend | Nationwide |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' DayWeekend | Statewide |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing DayWeekend | Nationwide |
How many working days does Bavaria have in 2026?
In 2026, Bavaria has 365 total days. Subtracting weekends and state-level holidays yields the effective number of working days.
252
working days
365
calendar days
104
weekend days
13
holidays on weekdays
Monthly breakdown 2026 (Bavaria)
| Month | Working days (5-day week) | Weekend days | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 9 | 2 |
| February | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| April | 20 | 8 | 2 |
| May | 18 | 10 | 3 |
| June | 21 | 8 | 1 |
| July | 23 | 8 | 0 |
| August | 21 | 10 | 1 |
| September | 22 | 8 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 9 | 1 |
| November | 21 | 9 | 1 |
| December | 22 | 8 | 2 |
Bridge days 2026 by federal state
Since some public holidays apply only in certain federal states, the possible bridge days also differ significantly.
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