Holidays in Germany
Berlin

Public holidays and school holidays in Berlin 2025

Calendar 2025

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Public holidays in Berlin 2025

11 public holidays — nine apply nationwide, the rest are set by the state.

  • 1 Jan · Wednesday
  • 8 Mar · Saturday
  • 18 Apr · Friday
  • 21 Apr · Monday
  • 1 May · Thursday
  • 8 May · Thursday
  • 29 May · Thursday
  • 9 Jun · Monday
  • 3 Oct · Friday
  • 25 Dec · Thursday
  • 26 Dec · Friday

Bridge days in Berlin 2025

One day of leave, four days off — outlined in dashed red in the calendar.

  • 2 May 2025FridayLabour Day — day after
  • 9 May 2025FridayLiberation Day — day after
  • 30 May 2025FridayAscension Day — day after

School holidays in Berlin 2025–2026

The summer holidays start on 24 July.

  • Winter holidays6 days –
  • Easter holidays12 days –
  • Easter holidays1 day –
  • Easter holidays1 day –
  • Whitsun holidays1 day –
  • Summer holidays45 days –
  • Autumn holidays13 days –
  • Christmas holidays12 days –
  • Winter holidays6 days –
  • Easter holidays12 days –
  • Easter holidays1 day –
  • Whitsun holidays1 day –
  • Summer holidays45 days –
  • Autumn holidays13 days –
  • Christmas holidays11 days –

Which public holidays apply in Berlin on top of the nationwide ones?

Nine public holidays apply across Germany: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, German Unity Day and the two Christmas holidays. Everything beyond that is decided by each state — in Berlin that means International Women's Day and Liberation Day.

Other years: Public holidays in Berlin 2026 · Public holidays in Berlin 2027 · Public holidays in Berlin 2028