Germans Must Work on More Days in 2026

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Not good news for employees: 2026 more holidays fall on the weekend than this year. Economists therefore expect more economic growth. This rekindles the debate about the cancellation of holidays.

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Several public holidays fall on the weekend next year. Employees therefore have less freedom - which can also have an impact on economic growth.

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Germany discusses the abolition of a holiday. 2026 there are more working days through holidays on weekends. Experts see economic opportunities.

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2026 has more working days - this should boost economic performance. Is it therefore advisable to cancel a holiday altogether? Economic representatives and trade unions are divided.

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2026 has more working days - this should boost economic performance. Is it therefore advisable to cancel a holiday altogether? Economic representatives and trade unions are divided.

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As regards the number of working days, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) notes that the new year will be less employee-friendly than in 2025. In the Federal Republic of Germany, there are on average 250.5 working days in 2026, and thus 2.4 days more than in the current year. The main reason for the increase is that holidays such as 3 October and 26 December 2026 fall on the weekend. Because the number of holidays varies from state to sta…