GermanyvsFrance
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
3
Only Germany
5
Only France
What the numbers say
In 2026, Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays and France has 11, so France gets 2 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Neujahr, Ostermontag, Tag der Arbeit and Christi Himmelfahrt.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Germany has 7 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 9 for France (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Germany offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); France offers 5 and 3. France has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Germany and May in France.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Germany
France is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only France
Germany is working these days.