Public Holidays in Schleswig-Holstein 2026
All 10 public holidays in Schleswig-Holstein for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Schleswig-Holstein 2026
Schleswig-Holstein has 10 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide Germany holidays plus 1 regional holiday: Reformation Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday | |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2026 | Friday | |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/14/2026 | Thursday | |
| Pentecost Monday | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| German Unity Day | 10/03/2026 | Saturday | |
| Reformation Day | 10/31/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
| First Day of Christmastide | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Second Day of Christmastide | 12/26/2026 | Saturday |
Bridge Days in Schleswig-Holstein 2026
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 Schleswig-Holstein for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- April 2 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from April 2 to 6 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Whit Monday (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day are holidays).
Note: Reformation Day (October 31) falls on a Saturday in 2026 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schleswig-Holstein has 10 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 1 regional holiday (Reformation Day).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, Schleswig-Holstein observes: Reformation Day (October 31).
The best bridge days in Schleswig-Holstein in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 15 (Friday, after Ascension Day), May 22 (Friday, before Whit Monday). Reformation Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Schleswig-Holstein public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.