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Easter 2026 in Germany: Dates, Traditions, History & How Germans Celebrate

Colorful spring illustration showing traditional Easter atmosphere in Germany with painted eggs, blooming landscape, and rural village scenery
Easter is a movable feast based on the lunar calendar. In 2026, Easter in Germany falls relatively early in April. Key Easter Dates in Germany (2026): Maundy Thursday (Gründonnerstag): April 2, 2026 Good Friday (Karfreitag): April 3, 2026 Easter Sunday (Ostersonntag): April 5, 2026 Easter Monday (Ostermontag): April 6, 2026 Among these dates, Good Friday and Easter Monday are nationwide public holidays in Germany, while Easter Sunday holds special constitutional protection despite being a .