Public holidays 2025 in Berlin
Archive: this page lists the statutory public holidays in Berlin in 2025. It remains available as a reference for dates, bridge days and special rules in that year.
For current planning, see the pages for 2026, 2027 and 2028.
For a live daily status, use the Berlin Public Holidays homepage. Families should also compare dates with the Berlin school holidays.
All statutory public holidays 2025 in Berlin
The following table lists all statutory public holidays in Berlin for 2025, including date, weekday and whether the holiday applied nationwide or only in Berlin.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public holiday (nationwide) | |
| Saturday | International Women's Day | Public holiday (Berlin only) | |
| Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday (nationwide) | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday (nationwide) | |
| Thursday | Labour Day | Public holiday (nationwide) | |
| Thursday | 80th Anniversary of Liberation | One-off public holiday in Berlin | |
| Thursday | Ascension Day | Public holiday (nationwide) | |
| Monday | Whit Monday | Public holiday (nationwide) | |
| Friday | German Unity Day | Public holiday (nationwide) | |
| Thursday | Christmas Day | Public holiday (nationwide) | |
| Friday | Second Day of Christmas | Public holiday (nationwide) |
For bridge days in 2025, Labour Day, the special holiday on 8 May and Ascension Day all fall on a Thursday. Taking the following Friday off creates several long weekends.
Last updated on 08.06.2026.
Frequently asked questions about public holidays 2025 in Berlin
The most common questions about statutory public holidays in Berlin are answered here in compact form.
How are the 2025 public holidays distributed across the Berlin calendar?
The 2025 public holidays are spread fairly evenly across the year. Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day and the special holiday on 8 May are grouped in spring. International Women's Day falls in March, Whit Monday in June and German Unity Day in October. Christmas Day and the Second Day of Christmas close the year in December.
What is special about 8 May 2025 in Berlin?
8 May 2025 was introduced in Berlin as a one-off statutory public holiday marking the 80th anniversary of liberation from National Socialism. Unlike recurring holidays, it applied only for that year as a legally defined day off work in Berlin.
How can the 2025 holidays be used for bridge days and long weekends?
The Thursdays are especially useful in 2025: Labour Day, the special holiday on 8 May and Ascension Day all fall on a Thursday. Taking the following Friday off can turn each date into a long weekend.
Do Berlin public holidays in 2025 differ from other German federal states?
Yes. Berlin has nationwide German public holidays plus Berlin-specific dates such as International Women's Day and the one-off public holiday on 8 May 2025.
What do public holidays mean for working time and pay?
If a regular working day is missed because of a statutory public holiday, continued payment is generally protected by law. Details may depend on employment contracts, collective agreements or special arrangements.
Where can I find more information about school holidays and other days off?
Public holidays and school holidays are regulated separately in Berlin. For complete annual planning, it is useful to combine both calendars.