Holiday Calendar
Saxony Public Holidays 2026
National holidays for Germany applicable to Saxony.
Total Holidays
19
Next Holiday
Labour Day
Days Until Next
15
Year
2026
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday |
Neujahr | New Year's Day | Public |
Jan 6, 2026 Tuesday |
Heilige Drei Könige | Epiphany | Public |
Mar 8, 2026 Sunday |
Internationaler Frauentag | International Women's Day | Public |
Apr 3, 2026 Friday |
Karfreitag | Good Friday | Public |
Apr 5, 2026 Sunday |
Ostersonntag | Easter Sunday | Public |
Apr 6, 2026 Monday |
Ostermontag | Easter Monday | Public |
May 1, 2026 Friday |
Tag der Arbeit | Labour Day | Public |
May 14, 2026 Thursday |
Christi Himmelfahrt | Ascension Day | Public |
May 24, 2026 Sunday |
Pfingstsonntag | Pentecost | Public |
May 25, 2026 Monday |
Pfingstmontag | Whit Monday | Public |
Jun 4, 2026 Thursday |
Fronleichnam | Corpus Christi | Public |
Aug 15, 2026 Saturday |
Mariä Himmelfahrt | Assumption Day | Public |
Sep 20, 2026 Sunday |
Weltkindertag | World Children's Day | Public |
Oct 3, 2026 Saturday |
Tag der Deutschen Einheit | German Unity Day | Public |
Oct 31, 2026 Saturday |
Reformationstag | Reformation Day | Public |
Nov 1, 2026 Sunday |
Allerheiligen | All Saints' Day | Public |
Nov 18, 2026 Wednesday |
Buß- und Bettag | Repentance and Prayer Day | Public |
Dec 25, 2026 Friday |
Erster Weihnachtstag | Christmas Day | Public |
Dec 26, 2026 Saturday |
Zweiter Weihnachtstag | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Saxony have in 2026?
Saxony follows the national holiday calendar of Germany, which has 19 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Saxony?
The next public holiday applicable to Saxony is Labour Day on May 1, 2026.
Are national holidays in Germany observed in Saxony?
Yes. All national public holidays of Germany are observed in Saxony. Some states may also have additional regional holidays.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Saxony?
Yes, banks and government offices in Saxony are typically closed on national public holidays. ATMs remain accessible.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Saxony?
New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Germany, and is therefore observed in Saxony.
Do schools close on public holidays in Saxony?
Yes, schools in Saxony are generally closed on national public holidays as declared by Germany.
What currency is used in Saxony?
The official currency of Saxony is the same as Germany: euro.
What is the weather like in Saxony?
Check the current 3-day weather forecast for Saxony on our Weather page.