Observances in Bavaria

Observances in Bavaria

Observances such as Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and St Nicholas Day are useful calendar notes, not automatic days off.

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Observances 2026-2029

Observances: Overview

DateWeekdayObservancesYearsStatus
SaturdayValentine’s Day2026Observance - not a public holiday
SundayMother’s Day2026Observance - not a public holiday
ThursdayFather’s Day2026Observance - not a public holiday
SundaySt Nicholas Day2026Observance - not a public holiday
ThursdayChristmas Eve2026Observance - not a public holiday
ThursdayNew Year’s Eve2026Observance - not a public holiday
SundayValentine’s Day2027Observance - not a public holiday
SundayMother’s Day2027Observance - not a public holiday
ThursdayFather’s Day2027Observance - not a public holiday
MondaySt Nicholas Day2027Observance - not a public holiday
FridayChristmas Eve2027Observance - not a public holiday
FridayNew Year’s Eve2027Observance - not a public holiday
MondayValentine’s Day2028Observance - not a public holiday
SundayMother’s Day2028Observance - not a public holiday
ThursdayFather’s Day2028Observance - not a public holiday
WednesdaySt Nicholas Day2028Observance - not a public holiday
SundayChristmas Eve2028Observance - not a public holiday
SundayNew Year’s Eve2028Observance - not a public holiday
WednesdayValentine’s Day2029Observance - not a public holiday
SundayMother’s Day2029Observance - not a public holiday
ThursdayFather’s Day2029Observance - not a public holiday
ThursdaySt Nicholas Day2029Observance - not a public holiday
MondayChristmas Eve2029Observance - not a public holiday
MondayNew Year’s Eve2029Observance - not a public holiday

Public holidays in Bavaria

Public holidays are the main layer. Observances and events are shown separately so they are not confused with days off.

Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, St Nicholas Day and similar dates are useful reminders, but they are not statutory public holidays in Bavaria.

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FAQ about observances in Bavaria

Are observances public holidays in Bavaria?

No. Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, St Nicholas Day and similar dates are useful reminders, but they are not statutory public holidays and do not automatically mean a day off.

Why are these dates listed?

They help with family planning, greetings, shopping and personal reminders. They use a separate color so they are not confused with statutory public holidays.

Which dates should I use for vacation planning?

For vacation, work schedules and official closures, use the statutory public holidays. Observances are only an additional calendar layer.

Practical planning

Not an automatic day off

These dates are reminders or orientation points, not statutory public holidays.

Separate calendar color

A distinct color prevents confusion with statutory days off.

Useful for everyday planning

The notes help with family calendars, retail planning, communication and personal reminders.

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.