Maritime Holidays

Germany Port Holidays & Shipping Closures

Holidays that affect shipping in Germany: Christmas Period, Easter. Port and customs closures, and planning advice.

Country
Germany
Holidays listed
2

These holidays can affect port, customs, and trucking operations in Germany. Plan bookings and cargo cut-offs around them, and confirm exact dates with your carrier or local agent.

Christmas Period

Christmas Eve through December 26 are major holidays. Impact: high; ports closed, customs closed, trucking limited. Clear cargo before Dec 23 or plan for January.

  • Dec 24 (half day), Dec 25-26 public holidays
  • Most operations closed Dec 24-26
  • Reduced operations through Jan 1
  • Trucking banned on German highways Sundays and holidays

Easter

Good Friday through Easter Monday are public holidays. Impact: high; ports closed, customs closed, trucking limited. Major disruption. Plan shipments around the 4-day closure.

  • Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays
  • Saturday and Sunday normally closed anyway
  • 4 consecutive non-working days
  • Truck driving ban Friday-Monday on highways

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Frequently asked questions

Which holidays affect shipping in Germany?

Christmas Period, Easter

Do ports close in Germany during holidays?

Christmas Period: ports closed; Easter: ports closed