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    Schleswig-Holstein public holidays 2026

    In 2026, Schleswig-Holstein has 10 public holidays – 7 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.

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    Public holidays Schleswig-Holstein 2026

    DateWeekdayHoliday
    01/01/2026ThursdayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country.
    04/03/2026FridayGood FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries.
    04/06/2026MondayEaster MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe.
    05/01/2026FridayLabour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement.
    05/14/2026ThursdayAscension DayAscension of Jesus, 39 days after Easter and always on a Thursday.
    05/25/2026MondayWhit MondayThe Monday after Pentecost, a holiday in much of Europe.
    10/03/2026SaturdayNational HolidayThe national day of the country.
    10/31/2026SaturdayReformation DayCommemorates Martin Luther’s 95 Theses of 1517.
    12/25/2026FridayChristmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus.
    12/26/2026SaturdayBoxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day).

    Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave

    Make the most of your vacation days in Schleswig-Holstein in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:

    PeriodHolidayLeave daysDays off
    01/01 – 01/04/2026New Year's Day14
    03/28 – 04/06/2026Good Friday410
    04/25 – 05/03/2026Labour Day49
    05/14 – 05/17/2026Ascension Day14
    05/23 – 05/31/2026Whit Monday49
    12/19 – 12/27/2026Christmas Day49

    Schleswig-Holstein 2026 in numbers

    Public holidays
    10
    on weekdays
    7
    on weekends
    3
    Weekday holidays 2025
    10
    Working days (Schleswig-Holstein)
    254

    Partial or optional days off

    12/24/2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
    12/31/2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

    Other observances 2026

    02/12/2026ThursdayWomen's Carnival Day
    02/14/2026SaturdayValentine's Day
    02/16/2026MondayShrove Monday
    02/17/2026TuesdayShrove Tuesday
    02/18/2026WednesdayAsh Wednesday
    04/02/2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
    04/05/2026SundayEaster Sunday
    05/10/2026SundayMother's Day
    05/24/2026SundayPentecost
    11/01/2026SundayAll Saints' Day
    11/02/2026MondayAll Souls' Day
    11/11/2026WednesdaySaint Martin
    11/15/2026SundayMemorial Day
    11/18/2026WednesdayDay of Prayer and Repentance
    11/22/2026SundayTotensonntag
    11/29/2026Sunday1. Advent
    12/06/2026Sunday2. Advent
    12/13/2026Sunday3. Advent
    12/20/2026Sunday4. Advent

    Frequently asked questions

    How many public holidays does Schleswig-Holstein have in 2026?

    Schleswig-Holstein has 10 public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).

    What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Schleswig-Holstein?

    The first public holiday of 2026 in Schleswig-Holstein is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

    When are the best long weekends in Schleswig-Holstein in 2026?

    We found 6 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026.

    Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?

    In 2026, 7 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 10 in 2025.

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