Public Holidays Saarland vs. Rhineland-Palatinate 2026
Public holidays 2026 in direct comparison: Saarland (12 holidays, 253 working days) versus Rhineland-Palatinate (11 holidays, 253 working days).
Saarland comes out ahead with 12 statutory public holidays – a difference of 1 holidays compared to Rhineland-Palatinate.
For 2026 this means: working in Saarland means 253 working days; in Rhineland-Palatinate it is 253 – a difference of 0 days.
The differences arise from regional holidays: only in Saarland: Assumption Day. Nationwide holidays such as New Year’s Day, Labour Day or the Christmas days apply equally in both states.
For vacation planning, bridge days also matter: Saarland offers 11 opportunities, Rhineland-Palatinate offers 11.
The Comparison at a Glance
| Metric | Saarland | Rhineland-Palatinate |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory public holidays | 12 | 11 |
| Working days 2026 | 253 | 253 |
| Bridge-day opportunities | 11 | 11 |
| Shared public holidays | 11 | |
Conclusion: with 12 statutory public holidays, Saarland offers 1 more holiday(s) than Rhineland-Palatinate.
Differences in Detail
Only in Saarland
- Assumption Day – Aug 15, 2026 (Saturday)
Only in Rhineland-Palatinate
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more public holidays: Saarland or Rhineland-Palatinate?
Saarland has more statutory public holidays than Rhineland-Palatinate: 12 compared to 11.
Which public holidays exist only in Saarland?
Statutory only in Saarland: Assumption Day.
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.