Public Holidays Schleswig-Holstein 2027
Schleswig-Holstein has a total of 10 statutory public holidays in 2027: 6 fixed and 4 movable. The legal basis is the Schleswig-Holstein Holiday Act (Feiertagsgesetz Schleswig-Holstein).
5 of the 10 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 5 additional days off remain on weekdays. Schleswig-Holstein therefore ranks 10 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2027 comprises 256 working days in Schleswig-Holstein. All 6 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in Schleswig-Holstein 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 |
| German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2027 | Sunday | fixed |
| Reformation Day | Oct 31, 2027 | Sunday | fixed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2027 | Saturday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2027 | Sunday | fixed |
Notes
- 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
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Bridge Days in Schleswig-Holstein 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Schleswig-Holstein have in 2027?
Schleswig-Holstein has 10 statutory public holidays in 2027. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does Schleswig-Holstein have in 2027?
Schleswig-Holstein has a total of 256 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 Schleswig-Holstein in 2027?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2027: Labour Day (May 1, 2027), German Unity Day (Oct 3, 2027), Reformation Day (Oct 31, 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: Schleswig-Holstein Holiday Act (Feiertagsgesetz Schleswig-Holstein)