Public holidays Saxony 2026
Saxony · 2026
11 public holidays, 8 of them Monday to Friday
- Next public holiday: Reformation Day, Saturday, October 31
- 3 fall on a weekend
All public holidays 2026 in Saxony
New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 1
Bridge day possible
Good Friday
Fri, Apr 3
Easter Monday
Mon, Apr 6
Labour Day
Fri, May 1
Ascension Day
Thu, May 14
Bridge day possible
Whit Monday
Mon, May 25
German Unity DayWeekend
Sat, Oct 3
Reformation DayWeekend
Sat, Oct 31
Only in 9 states
Repentance and Prayer Day
Wed, Nov 18
Bridge day possible
Statewide only in Saxony
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25
Second Day of ChristmasWeekend
Sat, Dec 26
Not everywhere in Saxony
Public holidays that apply only in parts of the state. They are not counted above.
Corpus Christi
Thu, Jun 4
In individual municipalities around Bautzen, Kamenz and Hoyerswerda. The list is in the state’s Corpus Christi ordinance.
Not a public holiday in Saxony
These days are public holidays only in other states.
All Saints' Day
Sun, Nov 1
Public holiday in 5 states
Epiphany
Tue, Jan 6
Public holiday in 3 states
International Women's Day
Sun, Mar 8
Public holiday: Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Assumption Day
Sat, Aug 15
Public holiday: Saarland
FAQs
How many public holidays does Saxony have in 2026?
Saxony has 11 public holidays in 2026. 8 of them fall between Monday and Friday, 3 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in 2026 apply in Saxony but not in every state?
On top of the 9 nationwide public holidays, Saxony also has: Reformation Day (Sat, Oct 31) and Repentance and Prayer Day (Wed, Nov 18).
Is All Saints' Day a public holiday in Saxony?
No. All Saints' Day is not a public holiday in Saxony. That day (Sun, Nov 1, 2026) is a day off in: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
In Saxony, these fall on a weekend in 2026: German Unity Day (Sat, Oct 3), Reformation Day (Sat, Oct 31), and Second Day of Christmas (Sat, Dec 26).
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Public holidays are calculated from the states’ public holiday laws. No guarantee is made as to accuracy. Bridge days assume Monday to Friday as working days.