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 2028, 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 2028
11 holidays
Thuringia — All Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2028 | Sat | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 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 |
| 20 Sept 2028 | Wed | World Children's Day | Regional |
| 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
Thuringia — School Holidays 2028
Winter Break
07.02.2028 - 12.02.2028
Easter Break
03.04.2028 - 15.04.2028
Pentecost Break
26.05.2028
Summer Holidays
22.07.2028 - 01.09.2028
Autumn Break
23.10.2028 - 03.11.2028
Christmas Break
23.12.2028 - 05.01.2029