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Public holidays in Bavaria: December 2026
Public holidays in December 2026 for Bavaria with dates, weekdays, statutory status and regional notes for planning.
Public holidays in Bavaria: December 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Christmas DayGerman official name: 1. Weihnachtstag | public holiday | |
| Saturday | Second Day of ChristmasGerman official name: 2. Weihnachtstag | public holiday |
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 Bavaria holidays
Which public holidays fall in December 2026?
The table lists all statutory and regional statutory holidays in December 2026.
What does the rose color mean?
Rose-colored holidays apply only regionally. The relevant work location matters.
Where can I find school holidays and downloads?
The yearly calendar pages add school holidays, additional dates and ICS, PDF and Excel downloads.
Practical planning
Use the yearly overview too
For school breaks, long weekends and additional dates, the yearly calendar remains the best companion.
Read regional labels
Rose-colored holidays only apply in the affected locations.
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.