Hesse (Hessen) is a central German state of approximately 6.4 million people, home to Frankfurt am Main — Germany's financial capital and location of the European Central Bank and Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The state observes additional regional holidays including Corpus Christi. Other major cities include Wiesbaden (the state capital), Kassel, and Darmstadt.
In 2026, Hesse observes 10 public holidays in total — 9 nationwide holidays that apply across all of Germany, plus 1 public holiday specific to Hesse.
Public Holidays 2026
10 holidays
Hesse — All Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 14 May 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2026 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Sat | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2026
Hesse — School Holidays 2026
Winter Break
No break
Easter Break
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
Pentecost Break
No break
Summer Holidays
29.06.2026 - 07.08.2026
Autumn Break
05.10.2026 - 17.10.2026
Christmas Break
23.12.2026 - 12.01.2027