Sachsen-Anhalt Public Holidays 2026

Last reviewed: May 19, 2026 · Holiday data: June 24, 2026

Sachsen-Anhalt observes 11 Feiertage in 2026: 8 fall on a weekday and 3 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 Sachsen-Anhalt differs from the nationwide German holidays

Saxony-Anhalt adds two statewide Feiertage: Heilige Drei Könige on 6 January and Reformationstag on 31 October. It is one of only three German states, alongside Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, that observe Heilige Drei Könige. That day falls on a weekday in both shipped years (a Tuesday in 2026, a Wednesday in 2027) and shortens the count, while Reformationstag falls on a weekend both years. The working week is Monday to Friday with a Saturday and Sunday weekend, so the Epiphany holiday is what sets the state apart in 2026 and 2027.

Added in Sachsen-Anhalt (2026)

Heilige Drei Könige (Tuesday, January 6)
Reformationstag (Saturday, October 31)

Effect on the working-day count

Sachsen-Anhalt observes all nine nationwide German Feiertage and adds its own on top; none are dropped.

Sachsen-Anhalt 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.
January 6	Tuesday	Heilige Drei Könige	Heilige Drei Könige on Tuesday January 6 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted 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.
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.
October 31	Saturday (weekend)	Reformationstag	Reformationstag lands on a Saturday (October 31) 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

Working days

253

After subtracting 104 weekend days and 8 weekday-falling Feiertage, Sachsen-Anhalt has 253 working days in 2026. Deadlines and due dates counted in Sachsen-Anhalt use this state calendar, not just the nine nationwide Feiertage.

Other years

Bank holidays 2027

Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 FAQ

How many Feiertage does Sachsen-Anhalt have in 2026?

Sachsen-Anhalt observes 11 Feiertage in 2026, of which 8 fall on a weekday. The complete list is in the table above.

How does Sachsen-Anhalt differ from the rest of Germany?

Which Feiertage does Sachsen-Anhalt add in 2026?

Sachsen-Anhalt adds: Heilige Drei Könige (Tuesday, January 6); Reformationstag (Saturday, October 31).

How many working days does Sachsen-Anhalt have in 2026?

Sachsen-Anhalt has 253 working days in 2026, after subtracting 104 weekend days and 8 weekday-falling Feiertage.