Public holidays · 2026
Public holidays in Sachsen, Germany 2026
Sachsen has 11 days of public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide and 2 that apply in Sachsen only.
Only in Sachsen
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| 31 OctSatWeekend | ReformationstagReformation Day | in 15 days |
| 18 NovWed | Buß- und BettagRepentance and Prayer Day | in 33 days |
Nationwide, also in Sachsen
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 JanThu | NeujahrNew Year's Day | 288 days ago |
| 3 AprFri | KarfreitagGood Friday | 196 days ago |
| 6 AprMon | OstermontagEaster Monday | 193 days ago |
| 1 MayFri | Erster MaiLabor Day | 168 days ago |
| 14 MayThu | Christi HimmelfahrtAscension Day | 155 days ago |
| 25 MayMon | PfingstmontagPentecost Monday | 144 days ago |
| 3 OctSatWeekend | Tag der Deutschen EinheitGerman Unity Day | 13 days ago |
| 25 DecFri | Erster WeihnachtstagChristmas Day | in 70 days |
| 26 DecSatWeekend | Zweiter WeihnachtstagSecond Day of Christmas | in 71 days |
Saturday and Sunday
Questions
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How many public holidays does Sachsen have in 2026?
Sachsen has 11 days of public holidays in 2026: 9 that apply across Germany and 2 that apply in Sachsen only.
Which public holidays apply only in Sachsen?
Reformation Day, Saturday, 31 October 2026; Repentance and Prayer Day, Wednesday, 18 November 2026.