Schleswig-Holstein — Holidays 2026

Schleswig-Holstein is Germany's northernmost state, home to approximately 2.9 million people and bordering Denmark. Its landscape is shaped by the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east. The state capital is Kiel, a major Baltic port. Flensburg, near the Danish border, has a significant Danish-speaking minority. Schleswig-Holstein observes 9 national public holidays without additional regional Catholic holidays.

In 2026, Schleswig-Holstein observes 10 public holidays in total — 9 nationwide holidays that apply across all of Germany, plus 1 public holiday specific to Schleswig-Holstein.