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 2027, 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 2027
10 holidays
Hesse — All Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2027 | Sat | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 6 May 2027 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 17 May 2027 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 27 May 2027 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 3 Oct 2027 | Sun | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sun | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2027
Hesse — School Holidays 2027
Winter Break
No break
Easter Break
22.03.2027 - 02.04.2027
Pentecost Break
No break
Summer Holidays
28.06.2027 - 06.08.2027
Autumn Break
04.10.2027 - 16.10.2027
Christmas Break
23.12.2027 - 11.01.2028