Public HolidayReligious
Christmas (Heiligabend, Christmas Day & St Stephen's Day)
Confirmed edition
When
December 24–26, 2026
Where
Nationwide · Nationwide
Price
Free / public holiday
Source check
Verified July 10, 2026
Review by
October 25, 2026
About
Christmas Day (Dec 25) and the Second Day of Christmas (Dec 26) are statutory public holidays in Bavaria. Christmas Eve is not a public holiday, but Bavarian retail law requires most sales points to close from 14:00 when it falls on a working day.
Highlights
- Both Christmas Days (Dec 25 & 26) are nationwide public holidays
- Christmas markets close on Dec 24 (Christkindlmarkt ends Christmas Eve)
- Christmas Eve is not itself a public holiday
Practical tips
- Most Bavarian retail closes from 14:00 on Christmas Eve; statutory-holiday rules apply on Dec 25–26
- Check transport, attraction and restaurant operators directly for their holiday schedules
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