Thuringia (Thüringen) is a central German state of approximately 2.1 million people, known as the "Green Heart of Germany" for its forests and hills. It is home to Erfurt (the state capital), Weimar — the city of Goethe and Schiller and the birthplace of the Weimar Republic — and Jena. Thuringia observes Reformation Day (31 October), honouring the Lutheran heritage of a region central to the Protestant Reformation.
In 2025, Thuringia observes 11 public holidays in total — 9 nationwide holidays that apply across all of Germany, plus 2 public holidays specific to Thuringia.
Public Holidays 2025
11 holidays
Thuringia — All Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Wed | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 29 May 2025 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 20 Sept 2025 | Sat | World Children's Day | Regional |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Fri | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Fri | Reformation Day | Regional |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Thu | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2025
Thuringia — School Holidays 2025
Winter Break
03.02.2025 - 08.02.2025
Easter Break
07.04.2025 - 19.04.2025
Pentecost Break
30.05.2025
Summer Holidays
28.06.2025 - 08.08.2025
Autumn Break
06.10.2025 - 18.10.2025
Christmas Break
22.12.2025 - 03.01.2026