Thuringia — Holidays 2026

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 2026, Thuringia observes 11 public holidays in total — 9 nationwide holidays that apply across all of Germany, plus 2 public holidays specific to Thuringia.