Public Holidays Hesse 2026
Hesse has a total of 10 statutory public holidays in 2026: 5 fixed and 5 movable. The legal basis is the Hesse Holiday Act (Hessisches Feiertagsgesetz).
2 of the 10 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 8 additional days off remain on weekdays. Hesse therefore ranks 10 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2026 comprises 253 working days in Hesse. All 11 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in Hesse 2026
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | fixed |
| Good Friday | Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | movable |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6, 2026 | Monday | movable |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Friday | fixed |
| Ascension Day | May 14, 2026 | Thursday | movable |
| Whit Monday | May 25, 2026 | Monday | movable |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 4, 2026 | Thursday | movable |
| German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday | fixed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | fixed |
Notes
- Statutory public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Working Days & Bridge Days
Bridge Days in Hesse 2026
| Bridge Day | Occasion | Time off from–to | consecutive days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 (Friday) | New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Apr 2, 2026 (Thursday) | Good Friday | Apr 2, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 7, 2026 (Tuesday) | Easter Monday | Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 30, 2026 (Thursday) | Labour Day | Apr 30, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 (Monday) | Labour Day | May 1, 2026 – May 4, 2026 | 4 |
| May 15, 2026 (Friday) | Ascension Day | May 14, 2026 – May 17, 2026 | 4 |
| May 22, 2026 (Friday) | Whit Monday | May 22, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 4 |
| May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) | Whit Monday | May 23, 2026 – May 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Jun 5, 2026 (Friday) | Corpus Christi | Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 24, 2026 (Thursday) | Christmas Day | Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 28, 2026 (Monday) | Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Hesse have in 2026?
Hesse has 10 statutory public holidays in 2026. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does Hesse have in 2026?
Hesse has a total of 253 working days in 2026 (Monday to Friday excluding statutory public holidays). Details per month in the working days calendar for 2026.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Hesse in 2026?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2026: German Unity Day (Oct 3, 2026), Second Day of Christmas (Dec 26, 2026).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: Hesse Holiday Act (Hessisches Feiertagsgesetz)