Public Holidays Saxony-Anhalt 2026
Saxony-Anhalt has a total of 11 statutory public holidays in 2026: 7 fixed and 4 movable. The legal basis is the Saxony-Anhalt Holiday Act (Feiertagsgesetz Sachsen-Anhalt).
3 of the 11 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 8 additional days off remain on weekdays. Saxony-Anhalt therefore ranks 4 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2026 comprises 253 working days in Saxony-Anhalt. All 11 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in Saxony-Anhalt 2026
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | fixed |
| Epiphany | Jan 6, 2026 | Tuesday | 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 |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | fixed |
Notes
- Statutory public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt.
- Traditional public holiday in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia; since 2018 also in Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein.
Working Days & Bridge Days
All working days for Saxony-Anhalt 2026 Bridge days Saxony-Anhalt 2026
Bridge Days in Saxony-Anhalt 2026
| Bridge Day | Occasion | Time off from–to | consecutive days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 (Friday) | New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Jan 5, 2026 (Monday) | Epiphany | Jan 3, 2026 – Jan 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Apr 2, 2026 (Thursday) | Good Friday | Apr 2, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 7, 2026 (Tuesday) | Easter Monday | Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 30, 2026 (Thursday) | Labour Day | Apr 30, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 (Monday) | Labour Day | May 1, 2026 – May 4, 2026 | 4 |
| May 15, 2026 (Friday) | Ascension Day | May 14, 2026 – May 17, 2026 | 4 |
| May 22, 2026 (Friday) | Whit Monday | May 22, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 4 |
| May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) | Whit Monday | May 23, 2026 – May 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 24, 2026 (Thursday) | Christmas Day | Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 28, 2026 (Monday) | Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Saxony-Anhalt have in 2026?
Saxony-Anhalt has 11 statutory public holidays in 2026. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does Saxony-Anhalt have in 2026?
Saxony-Anhalt has a total of 253 working days in 2026 (Monday to Friday excluding statutory public holidays). Details per month in the working days calendar for 2026.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Saxony-Anhalt in 2026?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2026: German Unity Day (Oct 3, 2026), Reformation Day (Oct 31, 2026), Second Day of Christmas (Dec 26, 2026).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: Saxony-Anhalt Holiday Act (Feiertagsgesetz Sachsen-Anhalt)