Bridging days & public holidays in Berlin 2025
Take advantage of the public holidays and travel to Berlin
In 2025, many statutory public holidays will once again be so busy that it pays to plan skilfully - we'll show you how. Here you will find suggestions on how to plan your bridging days and make the most of the public holidays: Of course for a short trip to Berlin.
Public holidays in March: International Women's Day (8 March)
In addition to Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern can also look forward to a public holiday this year on International Women's Day on 8 March. As the public holiday falls on a Saturday, there is no possibility of an extended weekend. Nevertheless, there is still the opportunity to use the free time for relaxing activities or a short trip to springtime Berlin. This way, you can take a few days off to personalise your week and celebrate the start of spring.
Holidays & bridge days in April: Easter
Spend the Easter days in Berlin: On 18 April, it's Good Friday and Easter Day. Good Friday is on 18 April and Easter Monday is on 21 April: This gives you a whole four days to experience the capital in bloom in spring - even without taking any days off.
Our tip for all those who like to do the maths: You invest four days off from 12 to 21 April and get a total of 10 days off. So you can plan a longer trip to Berlin. It's worth immersing yourself in the Berlin lifestyle in the neighbourhoods and discovering Berlin with all its different facets.
Public holidays & bridge days in May: 1. May and Ascension Day
May 2025 is a particularly eventful month for public holidays and activities in Berlin.
On 1 May, Labour Day, the public holiday falls on a Thursday. With a day off on Friday, 2 May, you can enjoy a nice long weekend - perfect for a spring city trip to Berlin.
On 8 May 2025, the 80th anniversary of the liberation from National Socialism will be celebrated, a unique public holiday on a Thursday. Take Friday off and take the opportunity to visit historical sites and commemorative events in Berlin on this special day.
On 29 May, all German states celebrate Ascension Day. How about taking a day off on Friday 30 May and planning a long weekend? Why not invite the fathers to the capital for a few wonderful days on Fathers' Day!
Check out what's going on in May. For example, the open-air cinemas have been open since May and offer exciting entertainment under a starry sky.
Holidays & bridging days in June: Whitsun
There are three days off in all federal states at Whitsun: Whitsun Monday on 9 June 2025 is a public holiday throughout Germany. Why not plan a short holiday by using Tuesday 10 June as an additional day off - perfect for a four-day city trip to Berlin and its summer highlights. Or you can take the whole week off with just four days, giving you eleven days to discover Berlin and its many green oases.
Tip: The popular Carnival of Cultures will take place again this year at Whitsun - a celebration of joie de vivre and tolerance. Look forward to a colourful weekend from 6 to 9 June 2025.
Public holidays & Bridge days in August: Assumption Day
Enterprising people in Bavaria and Saarland will get their money's worth in August 2025: Assumption Day on 15. Take advantage of this public holiday to spend an extended weekend in Berlin! With three days off, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the capital's summery atmosphere, visit exciting museums or spend balmy evenings in one of the many open-air cinemas.
Public holidays & Bridge days in September: World Children's Day
In 2025, World Children's Day falls on a Saturday in Thuringia, on which it is celebrated as a public holiday. Even though there is no long weekend this year, World Children's Day offers a good opportunity to do something fun together as a family. For example, the Herbstrummel, a funfair for the whole family, starts on this day in Berlin.
Public holidays & Bridge days in Oktober: German Unity Day and Reformation Day
In October, a long, glorious autumnal weekend awaits you right at the beginning of the month: on 3 October. The Day of German Unity is celebrated nationwide on 3 October - this year on a Friday. This means you can make the most of the long weekend to experience the celebrations in the capital and immerse yourself in the exciting history of German division and reunification. And with just four days off, you can plan a long stay and get to know even more of the city's many facets
Friday 31 October is Reformation Day, a public holiday in many German states: Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein and Thuringia. Just one day off means a four-day weekend in Berlin!
Public holidays & Bridge days in November: All Saints' Day and the Day of Prayer and Repentance
All Saints' Day on Saturday 1. November is a public holiday in some other federal states, namely in Baden- Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. Plan two days in Berlin: while the weather turns late autumn, museums, exhibitions and concert halls invite you to enjoy culture.
Saxons can count themselves lucky, because only in their federal state is the Day of Prayer and Repentance on 22 November a public holiday. However, as this day falls on a Saturday in 2025, it will remain a regular weekend. Nevertheless, it is a perfect opportunity to discover Berlin's cultural landscape - a visit is always worthwhile!
Museums in Berlin
Holidays & bridge days in December: Christmas and New Year's Eve
Christmas Eve is on a Wednesday this year, and so Christmas is celebrated on Thursday and Friday. So if you want to celebrate the festive season in Berlin, you have a festive short trip of five days without a day's holiday. And if you want to stay even longer, you can take three days off and then stay until New Year's Eve on an eleven-day holiday and continue celebrating.
In December, the numerous Christmas markets spread a festive atmosphere throughout the city. From traditional to original, from small and romantic to large and colourful, each market offers a very special experience.
