1. What Are Working Days in Germany?

Working days in Germany typically refer to Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays. Germany has national holidays observed across all federal states, as well as state-specific holidays that vary by region.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator counts all weekdays (Monday to Friday) between two dates, then subtracts any German public holidays that fall within that period, including both national holidays and state-specific holidays for the selected federal state.

3. Importance of Working Days Calculation

Details: Calculating working days is essential for business planning, project management, legal deadlines, payroll calculations, and service level agreements in Germany.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Select a start date and end date (end date must be after start date), choose the relevant German federal state to account for regional holidays, and click "Calculate".

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are Saturdays considered working days in Germany?
A: Typically no, standard working week is Monday-Friday. Some businesses may operate on Saturdays but this is not the norm.

Q2: How many public holidays does Germany have?
A: Germany has 9 national holidays plus additional state-specific holidays ranging from 2-5 depending on the federal state.

Q3: What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
A: Unlike some countries, Germany doesn't typically move holidays that fall on weekends to weekdays.

Q4: Are there regional differences in working days?
A: Yes, different federal states observe different holidays, particularly religious holidays like Corpus Christi or Reformation Day.

Q5: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It accounts for all national holidays and state-specific holidays, but doesn't account for local observances or company-specific holidays.