Christmas Day is a public holiday in Germany, observed on December 25, 2026. It is locally known as Erster Weihnachtstag. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayChristmas Day
Local NameErster Weihnachtstag
DateDecember 25, 2026
CountryDE flag Germany
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Christmas Day in Germany?
Christmas Day falls on December 25, 2026 in Germany.
Is Christmas Day a public holiday?
Yes, Christmas Day is an official public holiday in Germany. It is observed nationwide.
What is Christmas Day called locally?
In Germany, Christmas Day is known as "Erster Weihnachtstag".

All Public Holidays in Germany DE flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-01-06 Epiphany Public
2026-03-08 International Women's Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 Labour Day Public
2026-05-14 Ascension Day Public
2026-05-24 Pentecost Public
2026-05-25 Whit Monday Public
2026-06-04 Corpus Christi Public
2026-08-15 Assumption Day Public
2026-09-20 World Children's Day Public
2026-10-03 German Unity Day Public
2026-10-31 Reformation Day Public

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