Public Holidays Saxony
All statutory public holidays in Saxony – calculated from the Saxon Holiday Act (Sächsisches Feiertagsgesetz).
Saxony has a total of 11 statutory public holidays, 253 working days and 10 possible bridge days in 2026.
The legal basis is the Saxon Holiday Act (Sächsisches Feiertagsgesetz) and, for movable holidays, the computation of Easter according to the Gregorian calendar. If a holiday falls on a weekend, the extra day off is effectively lost.
Public Holidays 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 |
Outlook 2027
Further years and working days are available on the yearly pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Saxony have?
Saxony has 11 statutory public holidays in 2026 and 11 in 2027.
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: Saxon Holiday Act (Sächsisches Feiertagsgesetz)