Bridge Days Hesse 2026
Bridge days 2026 in Hesse: a total of 11 opportunities to gain a break of at least four days with a single vacation day.
Hesse has 10 statutory public holidays in 2026, ranking 10 among the 16 federal states; the year comprises 253 working days.
The longest continuous break is 5 days – achievable with a single vacation day around Good Friday or Easter Monday.
With the 11 bridge days, up to 46 days off can be combined using only 11 vacation days.
Relevant for the bridge days: only Hesse and a few other states have additional public holidays such as Corpus Christi – which is why the bridge-day list differs from state to state.
All Bridge Days in Hesse 2026
| Bridge Day | Weekday | Occasion (public holiday) | Time off from–to | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | Friday | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) | Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Thursday | Good Friday (Apr 3, 2026) | Apr 2, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Tuesday | Easter Monday (Apr 6, 2026) | Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Thursday | Labour Day (May 1, 2026) | Apr 30, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day (May 1, 2026) | May 1, 2026 – May 4, 2026 | 4 |
| May 15, 2026 | Friday | Ascension Day (May 14, 2026) | May 14, 2026 – May 17, 2026 | 4 |
| May 22, 2026 | Friday | Whit Monday (May 25, 2026) | May 22, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 4 |
| May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | Whit Monday (May 25, 2026) | May 23, 2026 – May 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Friday | Corpus Christi (Jun 4, 2026) | Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2026) | Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Monday | Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2026) | Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | 4 |
The Best Blocks
- 5 days off with a single vacation day on Apr 2, 2026 (Thursday) – around Good Friday: Apr 2, 2026 to Apr 6, 2026
- 5 days off with a single vacation day on Apr 7, 2026 (Tuesday) – around Easter Monday: Apr 3, 2026 to Apr 7, 2026
- 4 days off with a single vacation day on Jan 2, 2026 (Friday) – around New Year’s Day: Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 4, 2026
- 4 days off with a single vacation day on Apr 30, 2026 (Thursday) – around Labour Day: Apr 30, 2026 to May 3, 2026
- 4 days off with a single vacation day on May 4, 2026 (Monday) – around Labour Day: May 1, 2026 to May 4, 2026
Regional Public Holidays in Hesse
These public holidays exist only in some federal states and affect the bridge-day situation in Hesse: Corpus Christi.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the bridge days in Hesse in 2026?
Hesse has 11 bridge-day opportunities in 2026. The table lists all dates with the corresponding public holiday and the resulting time off.
Is a bridge day always worth it?
A bridge day is worthwhile when a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday (four days off) or on a Wednesday (up to five days off). Holidays directly adjacent to a weekend do not extend the break.
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: Hesse Holiday Act (Hessisches Feiertagsgesetz)