Cleverly Use Bridge Days: Vacation & Public Holiday in Landshut
Bridge Days & Public Holidays End of 2025 in Landshut: Plan Christmas Cleverly and Start 2026 Strong
Would you like to enjoy the last days off of the year in Landshut and at the same time turn the turn of the year 2025/26 into as much free time as possible with as little vacation as possible? Here you will find concrete, reliable combinations for Christmas as well as a compact outlook on strong bridge days in Bavaria in 2026 – including local ideas for relaxing days in and around Landshut.
Remaining Public Holidays 2025 in Bavaria
Until the end of the year, these public holidays are still coming up in Bavaria:
- 1st Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- 2nd Christmas Day: Friday, December 26, 2025
Important: Christmas Eve (24.12.) and New Year's Eve (31.12.) are not public holidays in Bavaria. Working hours and company closures are regulated by employers and collective agreements. Shops and cultural institutions often have special opening hours.
Maximum Time Off Around Christmas 2025: These Bridge Days Are Worthwhile
With just a few vacation days, you can get long, continuous breaks for relaxation around the Christmas holidays:
Option A: 3 Vacation Days = 9 Days Off
- Vacation: Monday–Wednesday, 22–24 December 2025
- Holidays: Thursday, 25.12., and Friday, 26.12.2025
- Continuous time off: Saturday, 20.12., to Sunday, 28.12.2025
Option B: 6 Vacation Days = 13 Days Off
- Vacation: Monday–Wednesday, 22–24 December 2025, and Monday–Wednesday, 29–31 December 2025
- Holidays: Thursday, 25.12., Friday, 26.12.2025, and Thursday, 01.01.2026 (New Year's Day)
- Continuous time off: Saturday, 20.12.2025, to Thursday, 01.01.2026
Option C: 7 Vacation Days = 16 Days Off
- Vacation: Monday–Wednesday, 22–24 December 2025, Monday–Wednesday, 29–31 December 2025, and Friday, 02.01.2026
- Holidays: Thursday, 25.12., Friday, 26.12.2025, and Thursday, 01.01.2026
- Continuous time off: Saturday, 20.12.2025, to Sunday, 04.01.2026
Tip: If you need to consider duty rosters, company holidays or family celebrations, apply first for the "key dates" (24, 29–31.12. and if necessary 02.01.). This way you secure the long blocks early.
Landshut Over the Holidays: Ideas for Relaxing Days on Your Doorstep
Old Town, St. Martin's Church and Castle View
- Stroll through the old town with coffee stops: Winter lights, festive decorations and short distances ensure relaxed hours.
- St. Martin's Church: The striking brick tower shapes the skyline – ideal for a quiet visit in the morning hours.
- Trausnitz Castle & Court Garden: Short climb, wide view over the city – especially atmospheric at dusk.
Isar, Hofberg & Floodplain: Fresh Air Does Good
- Isar promenade: Walks or light jogging – winter-proof clothing is enough.
- Hofberg and Isar meadows: Close to nature without travel; ideal for small breaks and family outings.
- Floodplain: Space for movement – from light workouts to playing with children.
In Cold and Drizzle: Indoor Options
- Museums and exhibitions in the city: Weather-independent and inspiring.
- Climbing or bouldering hall: Burn off energy and be active together.
- Cinema: The classic for gloomy days – often with extra screenings on holidays.
Note: Check the special opening hours of museums, pools, cultural venues and restaurants in advance. Short-term adjustments over the holidays are common.
Outlook 2026: First Strong Bridge Days in Bavaria
For early planning in 2026, these dates are particularly suitable:
- Good Friday: Friday, 03.04.2026
- Easter Monday: Monday, 06.04.2026
- Labour Day: Friday, 01.05.2026 (automatically a long weekend)
- Ascension Day: Thursday, 14.05.2026 (with Friday off = 4 days)
- Whit Monday: Monday, 25.05.2026
- Corpus Christi: Thursday, 04.06.2026 (with Friday off = 4 days)
- Assumption Day: Saturday, 15.08.2026
- German Unity Day: Saturday, 03.10.2026
- All Saints' Day: Sunday, 01.11.2026
- Christmas: Friday, 25.12., and Saturday, 26.12.2026
Sample Calculations 2026
- Easter XXL: 8 vacation days (Mon–Thu, 30.03.–02.04., and Tue–Fri, 07.–10.04.2026) result in 16 consecutive days off (Sat, 28.03.–Sun, 12.04.2026).
- Ascension/Corpus Christi compact: Each with Friday off (15.05. or 05.06.) creates 4-day weekends.
- May 1, 2026: Falls on a Friday – already 3 days off (Fri–Sun) without vacation days; with four vacation days in the previous week (Mon–Thu, 27.–30.04.) you get 9 days off (Sat, 25.04.–Sun, 03.05.).
Regional note: Assumption Day is a public holiday in Bavaria only in municipalities with a Catholic majority. The status is based on official statistics and may change. Check in good time whether your place of residence or work observes the holiday.
Transparency and Reliable Planning
- Legal basis: The public holidays in Bavaria are regulated by the Bavarian Public Holiday Act (BayFTG). Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are not designated as public holidays.
- Day of Repentance and Prayer: In Bavaria, this Wednesday is a school holiday, but usually not a work-free public holiday (work-free only in Saxony). Date 2026 expected: Wednesday, 18.11.2026 (please note school information).
- Opening hours & events: Information on special opening hours, guided tours and cultural programs is provided by the city of Landshut in its event calendars.
Sources & Further Information
- Bavarian Public Holiday Act (BayFTG) — Legal basis for public holidays in Bavaria (accessed 2025-12-01)
- Public Holidays Bavaria 2025 – timeanddate.de — Date overview (accessed 2025-12-01)
- Public Holidays Bavaria 2026 – timeanddate.de — Date overview (accessed 2025-12-01)
- Bavarian State Ministry for Education and Culture – School Holiday Dates — Information on school-free days (including Day of Repentance and Prayer) (accessed 2025-12-01)
