Overview
- Date
- 08/08/2026
- Status
- regional public holiday
- German official name
- Augsburger Friedensfest
Public holidays in Bavaria
Augsburg Peace Festival 2026 in Bavaria
Augsburg Peace Festival 2026 falls on 08/08/2026 (Saturday) in Bavaria. Status: regional public holiday, with links to the yearly table and calendar downloads.
08/08/2026Date
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regional public holidayStatus
Regional rules
Bavaria has more public holidays than many other German federal states, and two dates need special attention: the Augsburg Peace Festival and Assumption Day are regional rather than automatically valid everywhere.
Public holidays 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year’s DayGerman official name: Neujahr | public holiday | |
| Tuesday | EpiphanyGerman official name: Heilige Drei Könige | public holiday | |
| Friday | Good FridayGerman official name: Karfreitag | public holiday | |
| Monday | Easter MondayGerman official name: Ostermontag | public holiday | |
| Friday | Labour DayGerman official name: Tag der Arbeit | public holiday | |
| Thursday | Ascension DayGerman official name: Christi Himmelfahrt | public holiday | |
| Monday | Whit MondayGerman official name: Pfingstmontag | public holiday | |
| Thursday | Corpus ChristiGerman official name: Fronleichnam | public holiday | |
| Saturday | Augsburg Peace FestivalGerman official name: Augsburger Friedensfest | regional public holiday | |
| Saturday | Assumption DayGerman official name: Mariä Himmelfahrt | regional public holiday | |
| Saturday | German Unity DayGerman official name: Tag der Deutschen Einheit | public holiday | |
| Sunday | All Saints’ DayGerman official name: Allerheiligen | public holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas DayGerman official name: 1. Weihnachtstag | public holiday | |
| Saturday | Second Day of ChristmasGerman official name: 2. Weihnachtstag | public holiday |
FAQ about this holiday
When is Augsburg Peace Festival in Bavaria?
Augsburg Peace Festival falls on 08/08/2026 (Saturday) in the current overview. The table also shows the following years.
Is Augsburg Peace Festival a day off in Bavaria?
The displayed status is: regional public holiday. For regional holidays, the relevant work location matters.
What should I check when planning around Augsburg Peace Festival?
Check the weekday, possible long weekends, school holidays and local shop opening rules. Use the linked official sources for authoritative information.
Practical planning
Augsburg Peace Festival applies only within the city of Augsburg. Employees outside Augsburg do not automatically receive a day off.
Work and shopping
Statutory holidays affect work schedules, public offices and shop opening times. Local exceptions should be checked separately.
Vacation and long weekends
The weekday determines whether adjacent vacation days can create a longer break.
School and family
Families should also compare the date with the Bavarian school holiday schedule.
Editorially reviewed: 2 June 2026
Official sources and data review
The tables are checked against official sources. The linked original sources remain authoritative, and regional rules must also be checked for the relevant work or residential location.