Schleswig-Holstein Public Holidays 2028

Last reviewed: May 19, 2026 · Holiday data: June 25, 2026

Schleswig-Holstein observes 10 Feiertage in 2028: 9 fall on a weekday and 1 land on a weekend, leaving 251 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 Schleswig-Holstein differs from the nationwide German holidays

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany's northernmost state on the border with Denmark, adds Reformationstag on 31 October as its single statewide Feiertag, in force since 2018. In 2026 it falls on a Saturday and in 2027 on a Sunday, so the state working-day count equals the nationwide German count in both shipped years; a difference appears only when 31 October is a weekday. The state does not observe the southern Catholic holidays. The working week is Monday to Friday with a Saturday and Sunday weekend.

Added in Schleswig-Holstein (2028)

Reformationstag (Tuesday, October 31)

Effect on the working-day count

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

Schleswig-Holstein 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.
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

Working days

251

After subtracting 106 weekend days and 9 weekday-falling Feiertage, Schleswig-Holstein has 251 working days in 2028. Deadlines and due dates counted in Schleswig-Holstein use this state calendar, not just the nine nationwide Feiertage.

Other years

Bank holidays 2026 Bank holidays 2027

Schleswig-Holstein 2028 FAQ

How many Feiertage does Schleswig-Holstein have in 2028?

Schleswig-Holstein observes 10 Feiertage in 2028, of which 9 fall on a weekday. The complete list is in the table above.

How does Schleswig-Holstein differ from the rest of Germany?

Which Feiertage does Schleswig-Holstein add in 2028?

Schleswig-Holstein adds: Reformationstag (Tuesday, October 31).

How many working days does Schleswig-Holstein have in 2028?

Schleswig-Holstein has 251 working days in 2028, after subtracting 106 weekend days and 9 weekday-falling Feiertage.