Economy & Business Black Friday 2026 in Germany: Date, Black Week & how to spot the real bargains
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday 27 November 2026 in Germany. Cyber Monday follows three days later, on Monday 30 November. Many …
Free calculators for Germany
Current 2026 figures · free · no sign-up
VAT Calculator
Net → gross or gross → net · 19 %, 7 % or custom rate
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Formula: gross = net × (1 + rate). VAT from gross = gross × 19 / 119 (or 7 / 107).
Gross to Net Calculator
2026 figures · income tax and social contributions
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Non-binding estimate. Your payslip may differ (e.g. bonuses or the factor method).
Pension Calculator
Pension point €42.52 (since 1 July 2026) · today’s money
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Gap to 80 % of gross–
Assumes constant salary, continuous contributions and today’s values. Income tax not included. Your official forecast is in the annual statement from Deutsche Rentenversicherung.
Percentage Calculator
Five calculations – results update as you type
Bürgergeld Calculator
2026 rates · “Grundsicherungsgeld” since 1 July 2026
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Non-binding estimate. Assets, whether your rent is “appropriate” and special cases are not checked. The Jobcenter decides.
School Holidays 2027
All 2027 school holidays for all 16 German states.
| State | Winter | Easter | Whitsun / Ascension | Summer | Autumn | Christmas 27/28 |
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Source: official state decisions. Movable school days may differ.
Blood Alcohol Calculator
Widmark estimate · not a test of fitness to drive
Estimated blood alcohol now–
00.30.51.11.62.0 ‰
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A rough guide only – real values depend on food, health and drinking speed. If you drink, don’t drive. Novice drivers and under-21s must be at 0.0 ‰.
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