Public Holidays Saxony 2026
Saxony has a total of 11 statutory public holidays in 2026: 6 fixed and 5 movable. The legal basis is the Saxon Holiday Act (Sächsisches Feiertagsgesetz).
3 of the 11 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 8 additional days off remain on weekdays. Saxony therefore ranks 4 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2026 comprises 253 working days in Saxony. All 10 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in Saxony 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 |
| German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday | fixed |
| Reformation Day | Oct 31, 2026 | Saturday | fixed |
| Day of Repentance and Prayer | Nov 18, 2026 | Wednesday | movable |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | fixed |
Notes
- Traditional public holiday in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia; since 2018 also in Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein.
- Public holiday only in Saxony (Wednesday between 16 and 22 November).
Working Days & Bridge Days
Bridge Days in Saxony 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 |
| 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 Saxony have in 2026?
Saxony has 11 statutory public holidays in 2026. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does Saxony have in 2026?
Saxony 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 Saxony in 2026?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2026: German Unity Day (Oct 3, 2026), Reformation Day (Oct 31, 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: Saxon Holiday Act (Sächsisches Feiertagsgesetz)