🇩🇪 Long Weekends in Germany 2027
9
Opportunities
9
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
24
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2027, Germany has 3 free long weekends and 6 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 4 days off around Good Friday — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities
Good Friday
4 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Whit Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 6 days off
Christmas Day
Take 5 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 3 natural long weekends — 10 days off with no PTO needed!
10 days off — no PTO needed
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Labor Day (May 01–06) and enjoy 6 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 6 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Good Friday (Mar 26–Apr 04) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off