BERLIN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN 2025
Berlin may get fewer public holidays than other German states (see this list of public holidays in Germany), but considering most people get 30 days of vacation annually, it’s still a pretty generous amount of time off.
Get started on planning your 2025 vacation planning now and use this list of Berlin public holidays in 2025. And don’t miss our tips about how to maximize your well-earned time off from work.
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WHAT ARE THE BERLIN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN 2025?
Berliners have 11 public holidays in 2025, and thankfully, only one occurs on a weekend: International Women’s Day, which falls on a Saturday. Some good news balances it out: We get a bonus public holiday on May 8, when the country commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII.
We recommend using this list of Berlin public holidays in 2025 to book some cheeky long weekend getaways or even a nice “staycation” at home. Consider these amazing day trips from Berlin if you need inspiration for closer-to-home destinations.
Official List of Berlin Public Holidays in 2025
| Date | Public Holiday |
| January 1, 2025 (Wednesday) | New Year’s Day |
| March 8, 2025 (Saturday) | International Women’s Day |
| April 18, 2025 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| April 21, 2025 (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2025 (Thursday) | Labour Day (May Day) |
| May 8, 2025 (Thursday) | 80th Anniversary of the End of WWII |
| May 29, 2025 (Thursday) | Ascension Day |
| June 9, 2025 (Monday) | Whit Monday |
| October 3, 2025 (Friday) | Day of German Unity |
| December 25, 2025 (Thursday) | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2025 (Friday) | Second Day of Christmas |
* If you’re curious to learn more about a specific holiday, check out the links in the table above.
Ways to Maximize the Public Holidays in Berlin
Follow our tips to make the most of your time off in 2025:
⭐ Three of the holidays occur on a Thursday. Follow German tradition and take a Brückentag (bridge day) on Friday to enjoy a four-day long weekend. The bridge days will happen on Friday, May 2, Friday, May 9, and Friday, May 30.
⭐ Extend the four-day Easter long weekend by taking off time the week before or after. For example, if you take the whole two weeks off, you’d only use eight vacation days versus 10 vacation days.
⭐ Do the same for the Day of German Unity, as well as the Christmas holidays. If you book the entire week of Christmas off, you’d only use three vacation days vs five.
Some Shops and Supermarkets Will Still be Open
You can expect that most shops and supermarkets will be closed on public holidays. There’s no need to fret, as you can usually still find supermarkets and shops like Rossman and DM open. Read our Sunday shopping in Berlin guide for more details.
That’s a wrap on the public holidays in Berlin for 2025. We hope you enjoy them to the fullest!
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