🇩🇪 Long Weekends in Germany 2025
15
Opportunities
9
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
33
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2025, Germany has 4 free long weekends and 11 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 4 days off around Good Friday — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities
Good Friday
4 days off — no PTO needed
Labor Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Ascension Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Christmas Day
4 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
German Unity Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ascension Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
German Unity Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 4 natural long weekends — 14 days off with no PTO needed!
14 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Labor Day (May 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Christmas Day (Dec 20–28) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Good Friday (Apr 12–21) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off