Germany Working Days Calculator 2026
How many working days does a year or any period have in your German state? The calculator removes weekends and the statutory public holidays, and your annual leave if you like.
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 18 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
Public holidays on working days
- Thu, 1 Jan 2026: New Year's Day
- Fri, 3 Apr 2026: Good Friday
- Mon, 6 Apr 2026: Easter Monday
- Fri, 1 May 2026: Labour Day
- Thu, 14 May 2026: Ascension Day
- Mon, 25 May 2026: Whit Monday
- Thu, 4 Jun 2026: Corpus Christi
- Fri, 25 Dec 2026: Christmas Day
Statewide public holidays only. Corpus Christi in parts of Saxony and Thuringia, Assumption Day in Bavaria and the Augsburg Peace Festival are local and not subtracted.
Working days by state
| State | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Baden-Württemberg | 252 | 253 |
| Bavaria | 252 | 253 |
| Berlin | 254 | 255 |
| Brandenburg | 254 | 256 |
| Bremen | 254 | 256 |
| Hamburg | 254 | 256 |
| Hesse | 253 | 255 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 254 | 255 |
| Lower Saxony | 254 | 256 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 253 | 254 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 253 | 254 |
| Saarland | 253 | 254 |
| Saxony | 253 | 255 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 253 | 255 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 254 | 256 |
| Thuringia | 254 | 255 |
Monday to Friday, minus statewide public holidays. In 2026 the states range from 252 to 254 working days; the difference comes from holidays such as Corpus Christi, All Saints' Day, Reformation Day or International Women's Day.
How it works
The calculator counts every Monday to Friday in the chosen period, and Saturdays if you tick the box, then subtracts the public holidays that fall on those days. Movable holidays follow Easter: Easter Sunday is on 5 April in 2026 and 28 March in 2027. Holidays that apply only in some municipalities are not subtracted.
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Germany in 2026?
Between 252 and 254 days from Monday to Friday, depending on the state.
Is there a substitute day when a holiday falls on a weekend?
No, not in Germany. A holiday on a Saturday or Sunday does not reduce the Monday to Friday working days.
Which working days count for the commuter allowance?
The days you actually travel to work: working days minus leave, sick days and home office days. The allowance itself is in the commuter allowance calculator.
Source: the public holiday laws of the German states. General information.