Pentecost
Regional public holiday in Germany · Pfingstsonntag
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 May | Sunday | Regional |
| 2027 | 16 May | Sunday | Regional |
Where it applies
Brandenburg.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Germany it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Berlin around 16 May: high 19°C (66°F), low 8°C (47°F), rain on 20% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Berlin. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 16 May in Berlin: (MET Norway)
About Pentecost
Pentecost, also called Whitsun, falls on the seventh Sunday after Easter, the fiftieth day counting Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, as described in the Acts of the Apostles, and is often regarded as the birth of the Christian church. Western and Orthodox churches often celebrate it on different dates because their Easter dates differ.
Traditions
Churches hold festive services, and in some traditions churches and homes are decorated with green branches or flowers. In several countries the following Monday is also a holiday, making a long weekend that is often used for outings.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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