New Year's Day is a public holiday in Germany, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Neujahr. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameNeujahr
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryDE flag Germany
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Germany?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Germany.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Germany. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Germany, New Year's Day is known as "Neujahr".

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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