Public Holidays by Country & Year

Look up public and bank holidays for any supported country and year. Includes EU public holidays 2025 & 2026.

Public holidays in the EU — what you need to know

A public holiday (also called a bank holiday or national holiday) is a day officially designated by law as a non-working day. In most EU countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on public holidays; some countries pay a premium for work performed on those days.

National vs. regional holidays

Not all public holidays apply everywhere within a country. In Germany, for example, Reformation Day (31 October) is a public holiday in some federal states but not others. Spain has a mix of national holidays and regional fiestas that vary by autonomous community. VClock flags each holiday as national (applies everywhere) or regional (applies in specific areas) so you can plan accurately.

How Easter affects the calendar

Many European public holidays are tied to Easter, which falls on a different date each year. Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day (40 days after Easter), and Whit Monday (49 days after Easter) all move with it. VClock calculates these dates dynamically for every year using the Gregorian Easter algorithm, so the calendars for 2025, 2026, and beyond are always accurate.

Countries covered

VClock currently covers 10 EU countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Sweden, and Austria. Each country has its own dedicated page with the full holiday list, year navigation, and notes on which holidays are nationwide versus regional. Use the country selector above or browse directly via the links below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries does VClock cover for public holidays?

VClock covers Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Sweden, and Austria, with full national holiday lists for 2025 and 2026.

Are regional holidays included?

Where applicable, VClock notes whether a holiday is nationwide or applies to specific regions or states only.

How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?

Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional state-specific holidays bringing the total to 10–13 depending on the federal state.

When is Easter 2026?

Easter Sunday 2026 falls on 5 April. Good Friday is 3 April and Easter Monday is 6 April.

Does VClock show bank holidays?

Yes. VClock lists all public and bank holidays for each supported country, clearly marking national versus regional observances.

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