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 2028, 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 2028
10 holidays
Schleswig-Holstein — All Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2028 | Sat | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 14 Apr 2028 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 17 Apr 2028 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2028 | Mon | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2028 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 5 Jun 2028 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 3 Oct 2028 | Tue | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 31 Oct 2028 | Tue | Reformation Day | Regional |
| 25 Dec 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2028 | Tue | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2028
Schleswig-Holstein — School Holidays 2028
Winter Break
31.01.2028
Easter Break
03.04.2028 - 15.04.2028
Pentecost Break
26.05.2028
Summer Holidays
24.06.2028 - 04.08.2028
Autumn Break
02.10.2028+16.10.2028 - 30.10.2028
Christmas Break
21.12.2028 - 05.01.2029