Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: August 24, 2026
Saarland observes 12 Feiertage in 2026: 8 fall on a weekday and 4 land on a weekend, leaving 253 working days across the year. The working week is Monday to Friday with a Saturday and Sunday weekend, the same as the rest of Germany; what changes is the Bundesland's set of Feiertage.
How Saarland differs from the nationwide German holidays
Saarland has the longest holiday calendar of any German state. Beyond the nine nationwide holidays it adds Fronleichnam (Corpus Christi) on the Thursday 60 days after Easter, Mariä Himmelfahrt on 15 August, and Allerheiligen on 1 November. Unlike Bavaria, Saarland observes Mariä Himmelfahrt statewide rather than by municipality. In 2026 and 2027 Mariä Himmelfahrt falls on a weekend, so it is Fronleichnam that changes the 2026 count and Fronleichnam plus a Monday Allerheiligen that change the 2027 count. The working week is Monday to Friday with a Saturday and Sunday weekend.
Added in Saarland (2026)
Fronleichnam (Thursday, June 4)
Mariä Himmelfahrt (Saturday, August 15)
Allerheiligen (Sunday, November 1)
Effect on the working-day count
Saarland observes all nine nationwide German Feiertage and adds its own on top; none are dropped.
Saarland Feiertage calendar 2026
Date
Day
Feiertag
Notes
January 1
Thursday
Neujahrstag
Neujahrstag on Thursday January 1 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
April 3
Friday
Karfreitag
Karfreitag on Friday April 3 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
April 6
Monday
Ostermontag
Ostermontag on Monday April 6 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
May 1
Friday
Tag der Arbeit
Tag der Arbeit on Friday May 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
May 14
Thursday
Christi Himmelfahrt
Christi Himmelfahrt on Thursday May 14 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
May 25
Monday
Pfingstmontag
Pfingstmontag on Monday May 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
June 4
Thursday
Fronleichnam
Fronleichnam on Thursday June 4 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
August 15
Saturday (weekend)
Mariä Himmelfahrt
Mariä Himmelfahrt lands on a Saturday (August 15) and is absorbed into the weekend without an in-lieu working day.
October 3
Saturday (weekend)
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Tag der Deutschen Einheit lands on a Saturday (October 3) and is absorbed into the weekend without an in-lieu working day.
November 1
Sunday (weekend)
Allerheiligen
Allerheiligen lands on a Sunday (November 1) and is absorbed into the weekend without an in-lieu working day.
December 25
Friday
Erster Weihnachtstag
Erster Weihnachtstag on Friday December 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
December 26
Saturday (weekend)
Zweiter Weihnachtstag
Zweiter Weihnachtstag lands on a Saturday (December 26) and is absorbed into the weekend without an in-lieu working day.
2026 summary
Total days
365
Weekend days
104
Feiertage on weekdays
8
Working days
253
After subtracting 104 weekend days and 8 weekday-falling Feiertage, Saarland has 253 working days in 2026. Deadlines and due dates counted in Saarland use this state calendar, not just the nine nationwide Feiertage.
Saarland observes 12 Feiertage in 2026, of which 8 fall on a weekday. The complete list is in the table above.
How does Saarland differ from the rest of Germany?
Saarland has the longest holiday calendar of any German state. Beyond the nine nationwide holidays it adds Fronleichnam (Corpus Christi) on the Thursday 60 days after Easter, Mariä Himmelfahrt on 15 August, and Allerheiligen on 1 November. Unlike Bavaria, Saarland observes Mariä Himmelfahrt statewide rather than by municipality. In 2026 and 2027 Mariä Himmelfahrt falls on a weekend, so it is Fronleichnam that changes the 2026 count and Fronleichnam plus a Monday Allerheiligen that change the 2027 count. The working week is Monday to Friday with a Saturday and Sunday weekend.
Which Feiertage does Saarland add in 2026?
Saarland adds: Fronleichnam (Thursday, June 4); Mariä Himmelfahrt (Saturday, August 15); Allerheiligen (Sunday, November 1).
How many working days does Saarland have in 2026?
Saarland has 253 working days in 2026, after subtracting 104 weekend days and 8 weekday-falling Feiertage.