January
January: 1 public holidays, 0 bridge days, up to 0 consecutive days off.
No additional bridge-day opportunity detected.
Holiday focus: New Year's Day
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Bridge days 2028 in Germany
Plan vacation days around public holidays in Germany for 2028 and export your selection as ICS.
Last updated:2026-02-07
Source verification date:2026-02-07
Last content review: 2026-02-07
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January 2028
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February 2028
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March 2028
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April 2028
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May 2028
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November 2028
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December 2028
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Germany has nine public holidays in 2028, with a strong set of bridge day opportunities distributed across the year. The spring and autumn months both offer efficient combinations worth planning well in advance.
Easter 2028 falls with Good Friday on April 14 (a Friday) and Easter Monday on April 17 (a Monday), framing a natural four-day weekend. Taking Tuesday April 18 as one leave day extends the break to five days. Alternatively, the Easter and Ascension windows can be combined for a longer spring holiday.
Ascension Day on May 25, 2028 is itself a Friday — which already creates a three-day weekend with no leave required at all. If you take Thursday May 24 off, that becomes a four-day break using just one leave day. This is one of the most efficient scenarios in the entire year.
Labour Day on May 1 is a Monday, automatically giving a three-day weekend. Whit Monday on June 5 is also a Monday, delivering another free long weekend. German Unity Day falls on Tuesday October 3 — taking Monday October 2 as leave creates a four-day weekend running from Saturday through Tuesday.
Christmas in 2028 falls on Monday December 25 and Tuesday December 26. Adding December 27 to 29 as three leave days, and combining with New Year's Day on January 1, 2029, can deliver roughly ten days off for just three or four leave days — a very efficient year-end strategy.
German employees are legally entitled to a minimum of 20 annual leave days for a five-day work week. Most collective agreements set the bar at 25 to 30 days. Strategic bridge day planning in 2028 can stretch that budget significantly, particularly around the spring and December clusters. The combination of Ascension on a Friday, multiple Monday holidays in May and June, and a strong Christmas window makes 2028 a particularly rewarding year for those who plan ahead.
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Recommended Bridge Days
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Top 5 leave strategies for this year
These strategies rank the highest potential windows for consecutive days off with minimal leave usage.
#1 Pattern
Around Ascension Day
May 26
Exact date: 2028-05-26
Potential: 4 days in a row
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Around German Unity Day
October 2
Exact date: 2028-10-02
Potential: 4 days in a row
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Monthly bridge-day breakdown for 2028
Review each month for holiday density, bridge-day potential, and the strongest windows for longer breaks.
Best bridge opportunity per month in 12 short blocks.
February
February: 0 public holidays, 0 bridge days, up to 0 consecutive days off.
No additional bridge-day opportunity detected.
March
March: 0 public holidays, 0 bridge days, up to 0 consecutive days off.
No additional bridge-day opportunity detected.
April
April: 2 public holidays, 0 bridge days, up to 0 consecutive days off.
No additional bridge-day opportunity detected.
Holiday focus: Good Friday / Easter Monday
May
May: 2 public holidays, 1 bridge days, up to 4 consecutive days off.
Top bridge-day opportunity: May 26 (4 days in a row)
Exact date: 2028-05-26
Holiday focus: Labour Day / Ascension Day
June
June: 1 public holidays, 0 bridge days, up to 0 consecutive days off.
No additional bridge-day opportunity detected.
Holiday focus: Whit Monday
July
July: 0 public holidays, 0 bridge days, up to 0 consecutive days off.
No additional bridge-day opportunity detected.
August
August: 0 public holidays, 0 bridge days, up to 0 consecutive days off.
No additional bridge-day opportunity detected.
September
September: 0 public holidays, 0 bridge days, up to 0 consecutive days off.
No additional bridge-day opportunity detected.
October
October: 1 public holidays, 1 bridge days, up to 4 consecutive days off.
Top bridge-day opportunity: October 2 (4 days in a row)
Exact date: 2028-10-02
Holiday focus: German Unity Day
November
November: 0 public holidays, 0 bridge days, up to 0 consecutive days off.
No additional bridge-day opportunity detected.
December
December: 2 public holidays, 0 bridge days, up to 0 consecutive days off.
No additional bridge-day opportunity detected.
Holiday focus: Christmas Day / Boxing Day
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Most searched bridge-day queries for 2028
For Germany, high-intent users mainly search for practical leave outcomes: bigger breaks with fewer vacation days.
Germany vacation planning snapshot for 2028
This page combines official public holidays with bridge-day recommendations so you can plan longer breaks with fewer leave days.
Public holidays in dataset
9
Bridge days detected
2
Longest consecutive break
4 days in a row
Top bridge-day opportunities in 2028
Best opportunities to turn one vacation day into a longer weekend block.
- May 26 (4 days in a row) - Around Ascension Day
- October 2 (4 days in a row) - Around German Unity Day
Public holidays 2028 in Germany
This is the public-holiday list used by this yearly planning view.
January 1
New Year's Day
April 14
Good Friday
April 17
Easter Monday
May 1
Labour Day
May 25
Ascension Day
June 5
Whit Monday
October 3
German Unity Day
December 25
Christmas Day
December 26
Boxing Day
Trusted References
This source is used for public holiday data for this country.
- Germany holidays (timeanddate.com)
Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/germany/
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Germany have in 2028?
- Germany has nine nationwide public holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (January 1), Good Friday (April 14), Easter Monday (April 17), Labour Day (May 1), Ascension Day (May 25), Whit Monday (June 5), German Unity Day (October 3), Christmas Day (December 25), and Boxing Day (December 26).
- What is the most efficient bridge day in Germany in 2028?
- Ascension Day on May 25, 2028 falls on a Friday — which already creates an automatic three-day weekend with no leave required. Taking Thursday May 24 as a single leave day turns this into a four-day break. This is one of the most efficient scenarios in the entire German 2028 calendar.
- What bridge day opportunities exist around Easter 2028 in Germany?
- Easter 2028 delivers a natural four-day weekend with Good Friday on April 14 and Easter Monday on April 17. Adding one leave day on Tuesday April 18 extends the break to five days. For a more ambitious spring holiday, combining the Easter and Ascension windows creates an outstanding two-week spring break for a modest leave investment.
- Does German Unity Day offer a bridge day opportunity in 2028?
- Yes — German Unity Day falls on Tuesday October 3, 2028. Taking Monday October 2 as one leave day creates a four-day weekend running Saturday September 29 through Tuesday October 3. This is a solid autumn bridge day requiring just one leave day.
- Is Christmas 2028 a good opportunity for an extended break in Germany?
- Yes, Christmas 2028 is well-positioned. Christmas Day is Monday December 25 and Boxing Day is Tuesday December 26. Adding December 27 to 29 as three leave days, and factoring in New Year's Day on January 1, 2029, can produce a break of more than ten days for just three or four leave days — a very efficient year-end strategy.
- How many annual leave days are German employees entitled to?
- German law guarantees a minimum of 20 days' annual leave for a five-day work week. Most collective agreements provide 25 to 30 days. The 2028 holiday calendar is particularly favourable because several holidays fall on Fridays and Mondays, meaning automatic long weekends without requiring leave at all.
- Which months are strongest for bridge days in Germany in 2028?
- May and June form the standout cluster: Labour Day on May 1 is a Monday (automatic long weekend), Ascension Day on May 25 is a Friday (automatic long weekend, or four days for one leave day), and Whit Monday on June 5 is a Monday (another automatic long weekend). Three strong weekends within five weeks in spring.
- How can the planner help me plan my 2028 leave in Germany?
- The year planner displays all 2028 public holidays and weekends and highlights bridge day windows directly. You can map out leave blocks, compare how much time off each combination delivers, and find the optimal strategy for your available leave budget before submitting holiday requests.