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Germany Working Days 2026
There are 251 working days in Germany in 2026. This counts all calendar days minus weekends and public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Annual summary
251
working days
104
weekend days
10
weekday public holidays
Public holidays falling Mon–Fri — these are the days that reduce the working-day count. Holidays landing on a weekend are excluded since the weekend already wasn't a working day.
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2026
How the working week works in Germany
German law treats Monday through Saturday as potential working days, but almost all offices run Monday to Friday, most on a 40-hour week. One thing that surprises people: a public holiday that lands on a Saturday or Sunday is simply gone for that year. There is no substitute day, which is why German holiday counts feel generous on paper and stingier in practice.
Official reference: Federal Ministry of the Interior — Feiertage · How we verify this data
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