4 Day Week Companies in Germany
Browse 22+ companies in Germany offering 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, and reduced hours—full pay and a better work-life balance. 100+ open roles.
22 companies

Giant Swarm
85 · ExcellentGiant Swarm provides an API-driven cloud native platform for Kubernetes, empowering teams to build modern software with a 4-day work week and fully remote culture.

Lemonize
75 · GreatDigital agency in Ulm, Germany specializing in innovative web solutions, UX design, and customer portals with a 36-hour work week and unlimited PTO.

25hours Hotels
67 · GoodDesign-focused boutique hotel brand creating unique, culturally resonant hotels in vibrant cities across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

Hivemind Technologies
91 · ExcellentBerlin-based independent software engineering consultancy (founded 2014) — 30–38h/week flexible (4-day possible), 100% remote within EU/EEA/UK, transparent equal-pay model.

Savings United
88 · ExcellentLeading coupon partner for premium media companies, enabling smart shopping deals with a multicultural remote team across 23 languages.

Village One
88 · ExcellentA worker cooperative creating ethical digital products with a 4-day work week, democratic governance, and commitment to people and planet over profit.

croit
87 · Excellentcroit develops smart storage management solutions for CEPH and DAOS, helping organizations simplify complex storage technologies in a fully remote, collaborative environment.

Friendly Captcha
86 · ExcellentGerman privacy-first bot protection company offering invisible CAPTCHA solutions that enhance user experience while maintaining GDPR compliance.

moinAI
86 · ExcellentAI-powered chatbot platform automating customer service with intelligent, 24/7 support solutions that free up teams to focus on complex inquiries.

SACLAB
86 · ExcellentEuropean online marketplace for authenticated pre-loved luxury handbags by Hermès, Chanel, Dior, and more, promoting sustainable fashion and work-life balance.

Ecosia
85 · ExcellentSearch engine that plants trees with ad revenue. 20M+ users have helped plant 150M+ trees worldwide, working to restore landscapes and fight climate change.

Expath
85 · ExcellentLanguage school and relocation support service helping expats integrate into Germany through German and English classes, visa assistance, and cultural guidance.

THRYVE
85 · ExcellentTech recruitment for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) — early adopters of a genuine 4-day work week, 650+ companies served, 1,500+ placements since 2014.

Troido
85 · ExcellentAgile software development company specializing in Java and Spring Boot.

Datawrapper
84 · GreatBerlin-based data-viz SaaS (NYT/WaPo/Reuters customers) running remote-first with an optional 4-day work week at 80% salary, €2k education budget and a 30+ person team.

Seobility
84 · GreatNuremberg-headquartered all-in-one SEO software helping 700,000+ users, now part of saas.group portfolio (acquired October 2022)

d.MBA
83 · GreatOnline education platform bridging business and design, empowering designers to lead companies through innovative micro-courses with 97% completion rates.

OpenRegulatory
83 · GreatHealthcare regulatory consultancy helping startups navigate medical device compliance efficiently, with a 4-day work week and radical transparency.

Staking Facilities
83 · GreatMunich-based crypto staking infrastructure firm securing $1B+ in assets across Solana, Ethereum and 6 other networks

Doctorly
82 · GreatHealth IT pioneer transforming healthcare with innovative practice management software, patient health apps, and integration platforms.

Localyze
82 · GreatLocalyze reimagines global mobility with a centralized platform that helps companies hire internationally while enabling people to work and live where they want.

Asylum Square
81 · GreatIndependent games developer creating nostalgic platformers and puzzle games, based in Germany's Black Forest with a fully remote team.
How we curate this list
We track companies that publicly offer reduced-hours schedules — 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, half-day Fridays, and more. This page refreshes daily; companies that drop the policy are removed. Read about our editorial standards →
Last reviewed: May 11, 2026
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