Germany’s 2026 Work Calendar Reveals Extra Days for Productivity

A quirk of the **2026 calendar** hands Germany extra workdays. Could this subtle shift give the economy an unexpected lift?

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2025 December 9 . 11:10 AM

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2026 has more workdays - Holidays fall on weekends - Germany’s 2026 Work Calendar Reveals Extra Days for Productivity

The number of working days in Germany has varied significantly over the decades. In 1991, the country recorded its lowest average of 246.9 days. The highest figure came in 2004, with 252.8 working days—the most since reunification.

The projected increase in working days for 2026 reflects both calendar quirks and past policy changes. With holidays falling on weekends, employees will have fewer days off than in years when these dates land midweek. The slight uptick in working days may provide a modest boost to economic output.