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Germany has the better 2028 calendar, with 19 more public holidays and 4 more long weekends.
Winner
Germany
Holidays gap
19
Long weekends gap
4
Best month
Oct
Germany
Germany comes out ahead on this comparison because it combines the stronger efficiency signal with a better long-weekend profile for 2028.
| Country | Holidays | Long Weekends | Efficiency | Best Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 30 | 6 | 2.1x | Oct |
| Netherlands | 11 | 2 | 2x | Apr |
Germany has the better 2028 calendar, with 19 more public holidays and 4 more long weekends.
Oct is the strongest month to plan around.
Check the official Germany calendar before booking — employers can differ on observed dates.
See what 7 leave days can unlock in 2028.
Review the official holiday calendar.
Check the ranked break windows for the year.
Compare public holidays and long weekends for 2028.
Compare public holidays and long weekends for 2028.
Open the country hub for all its holiday pages.
Open the leave planner for Germany or Netherlands and see what your leave days are actually worth.