Public Holidays Hesse 2027
Hesse has a total of 10 statutory public holidays in 2027: 5 fixed and 5 movable. The legal basis is the Hesse Holiday Act (Hessisches Feiertagsgesetz).
4 of the 10 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 6 additional days off remain on weekdays. Hesse therefore ranks 10 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2027 comprises 255 working days in Hesse. All 7 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in Hesse 2027
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2027 | Friday | fixed |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 | Friday | movable |
| Easter Monday | Mar 29, 2027 | Monday | movable |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2027 | Saturday | fixed |
| Ascension Day | May 6, 2027 | Thursday | movable |
| Whit Monday | May 17, 2027 | Monday | movable |
| Corpus Christi | May 27, 2027 | Thursday | movable |
| German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2027 | Sunday | fixed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2027 | Saturday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2027 | Sunday | fixed |
Notes
- Statutory public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Working Days & Bridge Days
Bridge Days in Hesse 2027
| Bridge Day | Occasion | Time off from–to | consecutive days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2027 (Monday) | New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 4, 2027 | 4 |
| Mar 25, 2027 (Thursday) | Good Friday | Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 5 |
| Mar 30, 2027 (Tuesday) | Easter Monday | Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 30, 2027 | 5 |
| May 7, 2027 (Friday) | Ascension Day | May 6, 2027 – May 9, 2027 | 4 |
| May 14, 2027 (Friday) | Whit Monday | May 14, 2027 – May 17, 2027 | 4 |
| May 18, 2027 (Tuesday) | Whit Monday | May 15, 2027 – May 18, 2027 | 4 |
| May 28, 2027 (Friday) | Corpus Christi | May 27, 2027 – May 30, 2027 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Hesse have in 2027?
Hesse has 10 statutory public holidays in 2027. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does Hesse have in 2027?
Hesse has a total of 255 working days in 2027 (Monday to Friday excluding statutory public holidays). Details per month in the working days calendar for 2027.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Hesse in 2027?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2027: Labour Day (May 1, 2027), German Unity Day (Oct 3, 2027), Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2027), Second Day of Christmas (Dec 26, 2027).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: Hesse Holiday Act (Hessisches Feiertagsgesetz)