Overview
- Date
- 14/05/2026
- Status
- public holiday
- German official name
- Christi Himmelfahrt
Public holidays in Bavaria
Ascension Day in Bavaria
Ascension Day: 14/05/2026. Status in Bavaria: public holiday. The page explains the official German name, regional context and yearly holiday overview.
14/05/2026Date
ThursdayWeekday
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 Ascension Day in Bavaria?
Ascension Day falls on 14/05/2026 (Thursday) in the current overview. The table also shows the following years.
Is Ascension Day a day off in Bavaria?
The displayed status is: public holiday. For regional holidays, the relevant work location matters.
What should I check when planning around Ascension Day?
Check the weekday, possible long weekends, school holidays and local shop opening rules. Use the linked official sources for authoritative information.
Practical planning
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.