Days off 2026 – full calendar of holidays in Europe for e-commerce
The year 2026 brings many opportunities for rest – including for your customers. Holidays 2026 is a key planning element for online shops, operational departments and cross-border businesses. In the overview below, you will find a detailed calendar of holidays in selected European countries to help you plan your shipments, campaigns and warehouse operations.
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Days off in Poland 2026
There are 13 public holidays in Poland in 2026:
1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
6 January (Tuesday) – Epiphany
5 April (Sunday) – Easter
6 April (Monday) – Easter Monday
1 May (Friday) – Labour Day
3 May (Sunday) – Constitution Day on 3 May
4 June (Thursday) – Corpus Christi
15 August (Saturday) – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1 November (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day
11 November (Wednesday) – National Independence Day
- 24 December (Thursday) – Christmas Eve
25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
26 December (Saturday) – Second Christmas Day
In 2026, some of the holidays fall on a weekend, thus not giving an extra day off.
In addition: Christmas Eve (24 December) became a public holiday from 2025 and applies in all subsequent years, including 2026.
Days off in Germany 2026
The number of public holidays in Germany depends on the state, but nationwide holidays include:
1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
6 January (Tuesday) – Epiphany (selected Länder)
3 April (Friday) – Good Friday
6 April (Monday) – EasterMonday
1 May (Friday) – Labour Day
3 October (Saturday) – German Reunification Day
31 October (Saturday) – Reformation Day (selected Lands)
1 November (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day (selected Länder)
25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
26 December (Saturday) – Second Christmas Day
Days off in France 2026
In France, public holidays are the same throughout the country:
1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
29 March (Sunday) – Easter
30 March (Monday) – Easter Monday
1 May (Friday) – Labour Day
8 May (Friday) – Victory Day 1945
14 July (Tuesday) – Bastille Day
15 August (Saturday) – Assumption Day
1 November (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day
11 November (Wednesday) – Armistice Day
25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
Days off in the UK 2026
In the UK, days off vary by region. England:
1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
3 April (Friday) – Good Friday
6 April (Monday) – Easter Monday
4 May (Monday) – Early May Bank Holiday
25 May (Monday) – Spring Bank Holiday
31 August (Monday) – Summer Bank Holiday
25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
28 December (Monday) – Boxing Day (moved from Saturday)
Days off in Austria 2026
Days off in Austria:
1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
6 January (Tuesday) – Epiphany
3 April (Friday) – Good Friday
6 April (Monday) – Easter Monday
1 May (Friday) – Labour Day
14 May (Thursday) – Ascension Day
4 June (Thursday) – Corpus Christi
15 August (Saturday) – Assumption Day
26 October (Monday) – Austrian National Holiday
1 November (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day
8 December (Tuesday) – Immaculate Conception
25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
26 December (Saturday) – Second Christmas Day
Days off in Spain 2026
Free days in Spain in 2026:
1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
6 January (Tuesday) – Epiphany
3 April (Friday) – Good Friday
1 May (Friday) – Labour Day
15 August (Saturday) – Assumption Day
12 October (Monday) – Spanish National Day
1 November (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day
6 December (Sunday) – Constitution Day
8 December (Tuesday) – Immaculate Conception
25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
Days off in the Netherlands 2026
1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
3 April (Friday) – Good Friday
27 April (Monday) – King’s Day
14 May (Thursday) – Ascension Day
25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
26 December (Saturday) – Second Christmas Day
Days off in Belgium 2026
1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
6 April (Monday) – EasterMonday
21 July (Tuesday) – Belgian National Holiday
15 August (Saturday) – Assumption Day
1 November (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day
11 November (Wednesday) – Armistice Day
25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
Days off in Italy 2026
1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
6 January (Tuesday) – Epiphany
3 April (Friday) – Good Friday
6 April (Monday) – EasterMonday
25 April (Saturday) – Liberation Day
1 May (Friday) – Labour Day
2 June (Tuesday) – Republic Day
15 August (Saturday) – Assumption Day
1 November (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day
8 December (Tuesday) – Immaculate Conception
25 December (Friday) – Christmas
Days off in Ukraine 2026
1 January (Thursday) – New Year
7 January (Wednesday) – Christmas (Orthodox)
8 March (Sunday) – International Women’s Day
1 May (Friday) – Labour Day
9 May (Saturday) – Victory Day
28 June (Sunday) – Constitution Day
24 August (Monday) – Independence Day
14 October (Wednesday) – Day of the Defender of Ukraine
25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
Take care of your e-commerce logistics without stress!
Planning a cross-border operation with so many holidays in different countries is quite a challenge. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone.
At Global24, we handle shipping and returns in Germany, the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Italy. Thanks to our warehouses and local delivery services, your parcels will reach your customers on time – even at times when markets slow down heavily.
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All days off in Europe in 2026
Knowing the calendar of holidays in Poland and other European countries is the key to efficient logistics and international sales planning. Plan your stocking, shipping dates and marketing campaigns in advance – and if you need support, Global24 is always there for you.
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