Public holidays in Saxony
Saxony
Next public holiday: Repentance and Prayer Day
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- 8 days to go
The next public holidays
Repentance and Prayer DayUp next
Wed, Nov 18, 2026
Bridge day possible
Statewide only in Saxony
Christmas Day
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 everywhere in Saxony
Public holidays that apply only in parts of the state. They are not counted above.
Corpus Christi
Thu, May 27, 2027
In individual municipalities around Bautzen, Kamenz and Hoyerswerda. The list is in the state’s Corpus Christi ordinance.
Not a public holiday in Saxony
These days are public holidays only in other 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
Assumption Day
Sun, Aug 15, 2027
Public holiday: Saarland
FAQs
When is the next public holiday in Saxony?
The next public holiday in Saxony is Repentance and Prayer Day on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Which public holidays apply in Saxony but not in every state?
On top of the 9 nationwide public holidays, Saxony also has: Reformation Day and Repentance and Prayer Day.
Is All Saints' Day a public holiday in Saxony?
No. All Saints' Day is not a public holiday in Saxony. That day (Mon, Nov 1, 2027) is a day off in: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland.
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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.