Germany to See Fewer Workdays in 2025 Due to Favorable Holiday Calendar

The number of workdays will drop to an average of 248.1, the lowest since 2019, as holidays rarely fall on weekends next year.

The number of workdays in Germany will decrease to an average of 248.1 in 2025, down 0.7 days from 2024, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
This reduction is attributed to holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Day aligning with weekdays rather than weekends, as well as the absence of a leap year day.
The fewer workdays are projected to slightly impact Germany's GDP, with each lost workday potentially reducing economic output by 0.1%.
Regional variations in public holidays, such as Fronleichnam and Reformation Day, contribute to slight differences in workdays across states.
Since reunification, 2004 recorded the highest average of 252.8 workdays, while 1991 saw the lowest with 246.9 workdays.