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Schleswig-Holstein Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Schleswig-Holstein for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

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Best break this yearFriday, January 2, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 → Sun, Jan 4

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 4 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

8 of the 10 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Neujahr (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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      • Fri
        03

        Karfreitag (Good Friday)

        Friday, April 3, 2026

      • Mon
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        Ostermontag (Easter Monday)

        Monday, April 6, 2026

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        Maifeiertag (Labour Day)

        Friday, May 1, 2026

      • Thu
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        Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day)

        Thursday, May 14, 2026

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        Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday)

        Monday, May 25, 2026

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                Tag der Deutschen Einheit (Day of German Unity)

                Saturday, October 3, 2026

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                Reformationstag (Reformation Day)

                Saturday, October 31, 2026

              November 2026—
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                Heiliger Abend (Christmas Eve)Bank holiday

                Thursday, December 24, 2026

              • Fri
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                1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day)

                Friday, December 25, 2026

              • Sat
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                2. Weihnachtstag (Second Day of Christmas)

                Saturday, December 26, 2026

              • Thu
                31

                Silvester (New Year's Eve)Bank holiday

                Thursday, December 31, 2026

              About Public Holidays in Schleswig-Holstein

              Public holidays in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

              This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

              All Public Holidays in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 2026

              DateDayHolidayType
              January 1, 2026ThursdayNeujahr (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
              April 3, 2026FridayKarfreitag (Good Friday)Public Holiday
              April 6, 2026MondayOstermontag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
              May 1, 2026FridayMaifeiertag (Labour Day)Public Holiday
              May 14, 2026ThursdayChristi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
              May 25, 2026MondayPfingstmontag (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
              October 3, 2026SaturdayTag der Deutschen Einheit (Day of German Unity)Public Holiday
              October 31, 2026SaturdayReformationstag (Reformation Day)Public Holiday
              December 25, 2026Friday1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
              December 26, 2026Saturday2. Weihnachtstag (Second Day of Christmas)Public Holiday

              All Public Holidays in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 2027

              DateDayHolidayType
              January 1, 2027FridayNeujahr (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
              March 26, 2027FridayKarfreitag (Good Friday)Public Holiday
              March 29, 2027MondayOstermontag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
              May 1, 2027SaturdayMaifeiertag (Labour Day)Public Holiday
              May 6, 2027ThursdayChristi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
              May 17, 2027MondayPfingstmontag (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
              October 3, 2027SundayTag der Deutschen Einheit (Day of German Unity)Public Holiday
              October 31, 2027SundayReformationstag (Reformation Day)Public Holiday
              December 25, 2027Saturday1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
              December 26, 2027Sunday2. Weihnachtstag (Second Day of Christmas)Public Holiday

              Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

              Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

              Schleswig-Holstein Holidays Explained

              Neujahr (New Year's Day) · January 1

              Neujahr is a public holiday in all 16 states. The day before, New Year's Eve (Silvester), is a normal working day.

              Karfreitag (Good Friday) · April 3

              Karfreitag is a public holiday in every state and the strictest of Germany's legally protected "quiet days": in Bavaria, for example, sports events and music in bars are banned all day.

              Ostermontag (Easter Monday) · April 6

              Ostermontag is a public holiday nationwide, giving most workers a four-day Easter weekend from Good Friday. Easter Sunday itself is listed as a holiday only in Brandenburg.

              Maifeiertag (Labour Day) · May 1

              May 1, officially Tag der Arbeit or Maifeiertag, is a public holiday in every state. In 2027 it falls on a Saturday, and Germany does not give a substitute day.

              Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day) · May 14

              Christi Himmelfahrt is a public holiday in all states. It always falls on a Thursday, 39 days after Easter Sunday.

              Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday) · May 25

              Pfingstmontag, the day after Pentecost, is a public holiday nationwide. Whit Sunday is listed as a holiday by name only in Brandenburg.

              Tag der Deutschen Einheit (Day of German Unity) · October 3

              October 3 marks German reunification on that date in 1990 and is Germany's only holiday set by federal law, under the Unification Treaty. It falls on a Saturday in 2026 and a Sunday in 2027, with no replacement day.

              1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day) · December 25

              The 1. Weihnachtstag is a public holiday in every state. Christmas Eve is not a holiday, but shops must close at 2 p.m. when it falls on a weekday.

              2. Weihnachtstag (Second Day of Christmas) · December 26

              December 26, the 2. Weihnachtstag, is also a public holiday in all states, so Germany has two Christmas holidays. It falls on a Saturday in 2026 and a Sunday in 2027.

              Other Observances in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 2026

              These dates are marked in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

              DateDayHolidayType
              February 12, 2026ThursdayWeiberfastnacht (Women's Carnival Day)Observance
              February 14, 2026SaturdayValentinstag (Valentine's Day)Observance
              February 16, 2026MondayRosenmontag (Shrove Monday)Observance
              February 17, 2026TuesdayFaschingsdienstag (Shrove Tuesday)Observance
              February 18, 2026WednesdayAschermittwoch (Ash Wednesday)Observance
              April 2, 2026ThursdayGründonnerstag (Maundy Thursday)Observance
              April 5, 2026SundayOstersonntag (Easter Sunday)Observance
              May 10, 2026SundayMuttertag (Mother's Day)Observance
              May 24, 2026SundayPfingstsonntag (Pentecost)Observance
              November 1, 2026SundayAllerheiligen (All Saints' Day)Observance
              November 2, 2026MondayAllerseelen (All Souls' Day)Observance
              November 11, 2026WednesdaySankt Martin (Faschingsbeginn) (Saint Martin)Observance
              November 15, 2026SundayVolkstrauertag (Memorial Day)Observance
              November 18, 2026WednesdayBuß- und Bettag (Day of Prayer and Repentance)Observance
              November 22, 2026SundayTotensonntagObservance
              November 29, 2026Sunday1. AdventObservance
              December 6, 2026Sunday2. AdventObservance
              December 13, 2026Sunday3. AdventObservance
              December 20, 2026Sunday4. AdventObservance
              December 24, 2026ThursdayHeiliger Abend (Christmas Eve)Bank Holiday
              December 31, 2026ThursdaySilvester (New Year's Eve)Bank Holiday

              Frequently Asked Questions

              How many public holidays are there in Schleswig-Holstein?

              Schleswig-Holstein, Germany has 10 public holidays in 2026, 3 fewer than the global average of 13.

              Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Schleswig-Holstein in 2026?

              3 public holidays fall on a weekend in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in 2026: Day of German Unity (Saturday, October 3), Reformation Day (Saturday, October 31), Second Day of Christmas (Saturday, December 26). Schleswig-Holstein, Germany gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

              Does Schleswig-Holstein give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

              No — Schleswig-Holstein, Germany does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

              What is the longest break possible in Schleswig-Holstein in 2026?

              With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, March 28–April 6, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

              When is the next public holiday in Schleswig-Holstein?

              The next public holiday in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany is 1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.

              Which holidays in Schleswig-Holstein change date each year?

              Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Reformation Day do not fall on the same date every year in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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