Below you'll find 2016's official holidays for Germany. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Germany Public Holidays 2016
Germany
There are 9 public holidays in Germany for 2016. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| 2016-03-25 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2016-03-28 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 2016-05-01 | Sun | Labour Day |
| 2016-05-05 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| 2016-05-16 | Mon | Whit Monday |
| 2016-10-03 | Mon | National Holiday |
| 2016-12-25 | Sun | Christmas Day |
| 2016-12-26 | Mon | Boxing Day |
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Germany Public Holidays 2016
New Year's Day (Neujahr) - January 1, 2016
- National public holiday
- Fireworks and celebrations
- Most businesses closed
Good Friday (Karfreitag) - Variable Date, 2016
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