List of number-one hits of 1956 (Germany)

The following is a list of songs that reached number one on the German singles chart in 1956. In Germany, the official singles chart, compiled by Offizielle Deutsche Charts, did not yet exist. However, various publications tracked song popularity. The list below is based on reconstructions of chart-topping positions using available data and retrospective analysis. Due to the nascent nature of chart compilation during this period, discrepancies may exist between different sources. The listed artists are those credited on the record label at the time.

• January - February: Heimweh - Freddy Quinn (also known as Brennende Wueste)
• March - April: Cindy, Oh Cindy - Margot Eskens and Silvio Francesco
• May - June: Die Gitarre und das Meer - Freddy Quinn
• July - August: Teenager Melody - Lolita
• September - October: Ich geh' mit dir durch dick und dünn - Peter Alexander
• November - December: So ein Tag, so wunderschön wie heute - Die Telestars

It is important to note that the precise start and end dates for each song's reign at number one may vary depending on the source consulted. The above represents a general consensus based on current research. Further research into contemporary German music publications of 1956 could refine the accuracy of this list.