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 2027, 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.
Public Holidays 2027
10 holidays
Schleswig-Holstein — 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 |
| 3 Oct 2027 | Sun | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 31 Oct 2027 | Sun | Reformation Day | Regional |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sun | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2027
Schleswig-Holstein — School Holidays 2027
Winter Break
01.02.2027 - 02.02.2027
Easter Break
30.03.2027 - 10.04.2027
Pentecost Break
07.05.2027
Summer Holidays
03.07.2027 - 14.08.2027
Autumn Break
11.10.2027 - 23.10.2027
Christmas Break
23.12.2027 - 08.01.2028