Saxony-Anhalt (Sachsen-Anhalt) is an eastern German state of approximately 2.2 million people. It includes cities of significant cultural heritage including Halle (Saale), Magdeburg, and the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Quedlinburg and Lutherstadt Wittenberg — the city where Martin Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation in 1517. Saxony-Anhalt is one of only three German states to observe Epiphany (6 January) as a public holiday.
In 2027, Saxony-Anhalt observes 11 public holidays in total — 9 nationwide holidays that apply across all of Germany, plus 2 public holidays specific to Saxony-Anhalt.
Public Holidays 2027
11 holidays
Saxony-Anhalt — All Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan 2027 | Wed | Epiphany | Regional |
| 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
Saxony-Anhalt — School Holidays 2027
Winter Break
01.02.2027 - 06.02.2027
Easter Break
22.03.2027 - 27.03.2027
Pentecost Break
15.05.2027 - 22.05.2027
Summer Holidays
10.07.2027 - 20.08.2027
Autumn Break
18.10.2027 - 23.10.2027
Christmas Break
20.12.2027 - 31.12.2027