Public Holidays in Lower Saxony 2027
All 10 public holidays in Lower Saxony for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Lower Saxony 2027
Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) has 10 public holidays in 2027, consisting of the 9 nationwide Germany holidays plus 1 regional holiday: Reformation Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2027 | Friday | |
| Good Friday | 03/26/2027 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 03/29/2027 | Monday | |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2027 | Saturday | |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/06/2027 | Thursday | |
| Pentecost Monday | 05/17/2027 | Monday | |
| German Unity Day | 10/03/2027 | Sunday | |
| Reformation Day | 10/31/2027 | Sunday | Regional |
| First Day of Christmastide | 12/25/2027 | Saturday | |
| Second Day of Christmastide | 12/26/2027 | Sunday |
Bridge Days in Lower Saxony 2027
Bridge days (Brückentage) let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Lower Saxony for 2027:
- March 25 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from March 25 to 29 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- May 7 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 6) for a 4-day weekend from May 6 to 9.
- May 14 (Friday) – Take one day off before Whit Monday (Monday, May 17) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
Note: Reformation Day (October 31) falls on a Sunday in 2027 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lower Saxony has 10 public holidays in 2027: 9 nationwide holidays plus 1 regional holiday (Reformation Day).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, Lower Saxony observes: Reformation Day (October 31).
The best bridge days in Lower Saxony in 2027 are March 25 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 7 (Friday, after Ascension Day), May 14 (Friday, before Whit Monday). Reformation Day falls on a Sunday in 2027, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Lower Saxony public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.