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 2028, 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 2028
11 holidays
Saxony-Anhalt — All Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2028 | Sat | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan 2028 | Thu | Epiphany | Regional |
| 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
Saxony-Anhalt — School Holidays 2028
Winter Break
07.02.2028 - 12.02.2028
Easter Break
10.04.2028 - 22.04.2028
Pentecost Break
03.06.2028 - 10.06.2028
Summer Holidays
22.07.2028 - 01.09.2028
Autumn Break
02.10.2028+30.10.2028 - 03.11.2028
Christmas Break
21.12.2028 - 02.01.2029