Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: June 25, 2026
Sachsen-Anhalt observes 11 Feiertage in 2028: 10 fall on a weekday and 1 land on a weekend, leaving 250 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 (2028)
Heilige Drei Könige (Thursday, January 6)
Reformationstag (Tuesday, 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 2028
Date
Day
Feiertag
Notes
January 1
Saturday (weekend)
Neujahrstag
Neujahrstag lands on a Saturday (January 1) and is absorbed into the weekend without an in-lieu working day.
January 6
Thursday
Heilige Drei Könige
Heilige Drei Könige on Thursday January 6 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
April 14
Friday
Karfreitag
Karfreitag on Friday April 14 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
April 17
Monday
Ostermontag
Ostermontag on Monday April 17 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
May 1
Monday
Tag der Arbeit
Tag der Arbeit on Monday May 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
May 25
Thursday
Christi Himmelfahrt
Christi Himmelfahrt on Thursday May 25 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
June 5
Monday
Pfingstmontag
Pfingstmontag on Monday June 5 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
October 3
Tuesday
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Tag der Deutschen Einheit on Tuesday October 3 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
October 31
Tuesday
Reformationstag
Reformationstag on Tuesday October 31 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
December 25
Monday
Erster Weihnachtstag
Erster Weihnachtstag on Monday December 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
December 26
Tuesday
Zweiter Weihnachtstag
Zweiter Weihnachtstag on Tuesday December 26 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
2028 summary
Total days
366
Weekend days
106
Feiertage on weekdays
10
Working days
250
After subtracting 106 weekend days and 10 weekday-falling Feiertage, Sachsen-Anhalt has 250 working days in 2028. Deadlines and due dates counted in Sachsen-Anhalt use this state calendar, not just the nine nationwide Feiertage.
How many Feiertage does Sachsen-Anhalt have in 2028?
Sachsen-Anhalt observes 11 Feiertage in 2028, of which 10 fall on a weekday. The complete list is in the table above.
How does Sachsen-Anhalt differ from the rest of Germany?
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.
Which Feiertage does Sachsen-Anhalt add in 2028?
Sachsen-Anhalt adds: Heilige Drei Könige (Thursday, January 6); Reformationstag (Tuesday, October 31).
How many working days does Sachsen-Anhalt have in 2028?
Sachsen-Anhalt has 250 working days in 2028, after subtracting 106 weekend days and 10 weekday-falling Feiertage.