Public holidays in Lower Saxony
Lower Saxony
Next public holiday: Christmas Day
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- 45 days to go
The next public holidays
Christmas DayUp next
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Second Day of ChristmasWeekend
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Good Friday
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Easter Monday
Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Labour DayWeekend
Sat, May 1, 2027
Ascension Day
Thu, May 6, 2027
Bridge day possible
Whit Monday
Mon, May 17, 2027
German Unity DayWeekend
Sun, Oct 3, 2027
Reformation DayWeekend
Sun, Oct 31, 2027
Only in 9 states
Not a public holiday in Lower Saxony
These days are public holidays only in other states.
Corpus Christi
Thu, May 27, 2027
Public holiday in 6 states
All Saints' Day
Mon, Nov 1, 2027
Public holiday in 5 states
Epiphany
Wed, Jan 6, 2027
Public holiday in 3 states
International Women's Day
Mon, Mar 8, 2027
Public holiday: Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
FAQs
When is the next public holiday in Lower Saxony?
The next public holiday in Lower Saxony is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Which public holidays apply in Lower Saxony but not in every state?
On top of the 9 nationwide public holidays, Lower Saxony also has: Reformation Day.
Is Corpus Christi a public holiday in Lower Saxony?
No. Corpus Christi is not a public holiday in Lower Saxony. That day (Thu, May 27, 2027) is a day off in: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland.
Worksheets for St. Martin’s Day
Ready for lantern season, free as a PDF.
Public holidays are calculated from the states’ public holiday laws. No guarantee is made as to accuracy. Bridge days assume Monday to Friday as working days.