🇩🇪 Holidays in Germany
Germany's calendar blends Christian feasts with world-famous folk festivals — above all Oktoberfest in Munich — and some of Europe's most atmospheric Christmas markets, glowing through Advent.
Time zone: Europe/Berlin · Languages: DE, EN · All countdowns below run on Germany's clock.
Upcoming in Germany
Assumption of Mary
August 15, 2026
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Oktoberfest
September 19, 2026
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Advent (First Sunday of Advent)
November 29, 2026
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Feast of St. Nicholas
December 6, 2026
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Maundy Thursday
March 25, 2027
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International Workers' Day
May 1, 2027
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Ascension Day
May 6, 2027
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Pentecost
May 16, 2027
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Corpus Christi
May 27, 2027
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Leap Day
February 29, 2028
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🕊️ Religious Holidays
🏮 Traditional Festivals
🌐 World Events
🤝 Social Observances
Festive foods of Germany
Pretzels, sausages and roast chicken at Oktoberfest; Stollen, Lebkuchen and roast goose at Christmas.
Travel tips
Oktoberfest (late September to early October) books out Munich months ahead. Christmas markets run through December in nearly every town.