Holiday Planner
All public holidays of your federal state — with bridge-day tips for team and opening hours planning.
11 Feiertage 2026 in Nordrhein-Westfalen
3 Bridge-day opportunitiesHolidays in view: important for every local business
Public holidays differ considerably by federal state — from 10 holidays in Berlin to 14 in Bavaria. For opening hours, shift plans and special promotions, it pays to look ahead: the planner also calculates the movable holidays (Easter, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Corpus Christi) exactly for every year.
Holidays and your opening hours
Be sure to enter holiday opening hours in your Google Business Profile too — otherwise Google shows regular hours and customers end up at a closed door. Format your standard opening hours easily with our Opening Hours Generator.
Frequently asked questions
Which federal state has the most public holidays?
Bavaria leads with up to 14 public holidays (13 statewide plus the Augsburg Peace Festival in the city of Augsburg). Northern states such as Berlin, Hamburg or Lower Saxony have the fewest, with 10 or 11 holidays.
What is a bridge day?
If a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, you can create a four-day long weekend with just one day of leave (Monday or Friday). The planner marks these opportunities automatically.
Are shops allowed to open on public holidays?
In general, the same closing rules apply on public holidays as on Sundays — with exceptions for hospitality, petrol stations, railway station shops and pharmacies. The details are governed by the respective state law.
Is the Holiday Planner free?
Yes, free and without registration. Movable holidays such as Easter or Pentecost are calculated exactly for every year.
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