Workers' day
Labour Day
Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) on May 1 is a nationwide public holiday in Germany.
Where does it apply?
Statutory holiday in all 16 federal states.In the coming years
20251. MayThursday 20261. MayFriday 20271. MaySaturday 20281. MayMonday 20291. MayTuesday
What's being celebrated?
Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) on May 1 is a nationwide public holiday in Germany.
May 1 commemorates the 1886 US labor strikes. Internationally celebrated as Labor Day since 1890; in Germany an official holiday since 1933.
Frequently asked questions
- Is May 1 a holiday everywhere in Germany?
- Yes, in all 16 states.