Public Holidays in Munich
When are Munich's public holidays? More importantly, when's Oktoberfest? Find out when museums and monuments will be open and what dates to visit to celebrate holidays.
It's always useful to know when local festivals and public holidays are celebrated, so you know if opening times are affected and how you can join in with the celebrations!
Munich's most famous event is Oktoberfest. This beer festival takes place annually in September and October and is great fun. However, unless you're visiting the city for this event, we don't recommend going, as prices skyrocket and everything books up months in advance.
Many music festivals take place during the summer, as well as a handful of smaller-scale beer festivals throughout the rest of the year. These shouldn't affect opening times, availability, or costs, though!
See the list of public holidays below:
Public Holidays in Munich
- New Year's Day: (Neujahr) January 1
- Shrove Tuesday: (date varies)
- Good Friday: (date varies)
- Easter Monday (date varies)
- International Workers' Day: (Tag der Arbeit) 1st May 1
- Assumption Day: (Mariä Himmelfahrt) August 15
- German Unity Day: (Tag den Deutschen Einheit): October 3. Germany's national day commemorates the anniversary of German Reunification in 1990
- All Saints Day: (Allerheilligen) November 1
- Christmas Day: (Weihnachtstag) December 25
- St Stephen's Day: December 26