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How to maximise annual leave in Germany in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 31 days off in Germany in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in Germany, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 5 | Mon 4 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 10 for 4 | Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 3 – Wed 5 May, Fri 7 May | Labour Day, Ascension Day |
| 15 May 2027 – 23 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 18 – Fri 21 May | Whit Monday |
| 25 Sept 2027 – 3 Oct 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 27 Sept – Fri 1 Oct | National Holiday |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 10 for 4 | Mon 27 – Thu 30 Dec | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in Germany, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 5 | Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Apr | Labour Day |
| 6 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 7 May | Ascension Day |
| 14 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 14 May | Whit Monday |
| 1 Oct 2027 – 3 Oct 2027 | 3 | Fri 1 Oct | National Holiday |
| 23 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 4 | Thu 23 Dec | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
| 30 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 4 | Thu 30 Dec | New Year's Eve, New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 8 leave days give 20 days off across2 breaks of nine days or more:
- 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off, book Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar
- 24 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028: 10 days off, book Mon 27 – Thu 30 Dec
See also: Germany business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to Germany holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in Germany in 2027?
Up to 31 days off, by using the leave on 8 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in Germany in 2027?
20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off for 4 leave days, around Good Friday, Easter Monday.
How many long weekends can I make in Germany in 2027?
8 long weekends cost just one leave day each.