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 2027, 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 2027
11 holidays
Thuringia — All Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 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 |
| 20 Sept 2027 | Mon | World Children's Day | Regional |
| 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
Thuringia — School Holidays 2027
Winter Break
01.02.2027 - 06.02.2027
Easter Break
22.03.2027 - 03.04.2027
Pentecost Break
07.05.2027
Summer Holidays
10.07.2027 - 20.08.2027
Autumn Break
09.10.2027 - 23.10.2027
Christmas Break
23.12.2027 - 31.12.2027