2026 has more workdays - Holidays fall on weekends - Germany’s 2026 Work Calendar Expands with 250.5 Working Days
The number of working days in Germany has fluctuated since reunification. The lowest average occurred in 1991, with just 246.9 days. By contrast, 2004 saw the highest figure on record: 252.8 days.
The rise to 250.5 working days in 2026 marks a notable shift from the previous year. With public holidays falling on weekends and no regional observances of the Day of Repentance and Prayer, employees will face a longer work schedule. The change could provide a modest economic boost, though its effects will vary by timing.
