This northeastern state is a destination for nature lovers, with its long Baltic Sea coastline, picturesque islands, and countless lakes. It’s a popular summer holiday spot, known for its beaches and resort towns. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Public Holidays help you plan your trips and enjoy beaches, festivals, and historic towns.
- Famous Cities:
- Rostock: The largest city in the state, a Hanseatic port city on the Baltic Sea.
- Schwerin: The state capital, famous for its castle situated on an island in Lake Schwerin.
- Stralsund: A Hanseatic city with a medieval Old Town that is a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its red-brick Gothic architecture.
- Destinations:
- Rügen Island: Germany’s largest island, known for its white chalk cliffs, sandy beaches, and a famous pier in Binz.
- Schwerin Palace: A historic palace that appears to float on the lake, often called the “Neuschwanstein of the North.”
- Müritz National Park: Germany’s largest national park, a vast area of lakes and forests, perfect for hiking, cycling, and bird watching.
- Exclusive Public Holidays:
- International Women’s Day
- Reformation Day
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Public Holidays 2025
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| New Years’ Day | January 1 (Wednesday) |
| Good Friday | April 18 (Friday) |
| Easter Sunday | April 20 (Sunday) |
| Easter Monday | April 21 (Monday) |
| Labour Day | May 1 (Thursday) |
| Ascension Day | May 29 (Thursday) |
| Whitmonday | June 9 (Monday) |
| German Unification Day | October 3 (Friday) |
| Christmas Day | December 25 (Thursday) |
| Boxing Day | December 26 (Friday) |
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Public Holidays 2026
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| New Years’ Day | January 1 (Thursday) |
| Good Friday | April 3 (Friday) |
| Easter Sunday | April 5 (Sunday) |
| Easter Monday | April 6 (Monday) |
| Labour Day | May 1 (Friday) |
| Ascension Day | May 14 (Thursday) |
| Whitmonday | May 26 (Monday) |
| German Unification Day | October 3 (Saturday) |
| Christmas Day | December 25 (Friday) |
| Boxing Day | December 26 (Saturday) |
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Vacation Planner 2025-2026
| Vacation Dates | User Paid Leaves | Included Holidays | Total Vaction Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd – 24th Dec 2025, 29th – 31st Dec 2025, 2nd Jan 2026 | 7 | 25th Dec 2025, 26th Dec 2025, 1st Jan 2026 | 16 days |
| 2nd Jan 2026 | 1 | 1st Jan 2026 | 4 days |
| 30th March 2026, 31st March 2026, 1st April 2026, 2nd April 2026 | 4 | 3rd April 2026, 6th April 2026 | 10 days |
| 7th – 10th April 2026 | 4 | 3rd April 2026, 6th April 2026 | 10 days |
| 27th – 30th April | 4 | 1st May 2026 | 9 days |
| 15th May 2026 | 1 | 14th May 2026 | 4 days |
| 26th – 29th May 2026 | 4 | 25th May 2026 | 9 days |
| 21st – 24th Dec 2026, 28th – 31st Dec 2026 | 8 | 25th Dec 2026, 1st Jan 2027 | 16 days |