Public Holidays Saxony vs. Thuringia 2026
Public holidays 2026 in direct comparison: Saxony (11 holidays, 253 working days) versus Thuringia (11 holidays, 254 working days).
Saxony and Thuringia both have the same number of statutory public holidays in 2026 – but they differ in dates and bridge days.
For 2026 this means: working in Saxony means 253 working days; in Thuringia it is 254 – a difference of 1 days.
The differences arise from regional holidays: only in Saxony: Day of Repentance and Prayer — only in Thuringia: World Children’s Day. Nationwide holidays such as New Year’s Day, Labour Day or the Christmas days apply equally in both states.
For vacation planning, bridge days also matter: Saxony offers 10 opportunities, Thuringia offers 10.
The Comparison at a Glance
| Metric | Saxony | Thuringia |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory public holidays | 11 | 11 |
| Working days 2026 | 253 | 254 |
| Bridge-day opportunities | 10 | 10 |
| Shared public holidays | 10 | |
Differences in Detail
Only in Saxony
- Day of Repentance and Prayer – Nov 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
Only in Thuringia
- World Children’s Day – Sep 20, 2026 (Sunday)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more public holidays: Saxony or Thuringia?
Both federal states have the same number of statutory public holidays (11).
Which public holidays exist only in Saxony?
Statutory only in Saxony: Day of Repentance and Prayer.
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.