Holidays in Germany
Schleswig-Holstein

Public holidays and school holidays in Schleswig-Holstein 2027

Calendar 2027

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Public holidays in Schleswig-Holstein 2027

10 public holidays — nine apply nationwide, the rest are set by the state.

  • 1 Jan · Friday
  • 26 Mar · Friday
  • 29 Mar · Monday
  • 1 May · Saturday
  • 6 May · Thursday
  • 17 May · Monday
  • 3 Oct · Sunday
  • 31 Oct · Sunday
  • 25 Dec · Saturday
  • 26 Dec · Sunday

Bridge days in Schleswig-Holstein 2027

One day of leave, four days off — outlined in dashed red in the calendar.

  • 7 May 2027FridayAscension Day — day after

School holidays in Schleswig-Holstein 2027–2028

The summer holidays start on 3 July.

  • Christmas holidays17 days –
  • Winter holidays2 days –
  • Easter holidays12 days –
  • Whitsun holidays1 day –
  • Summer holidays43 days –
  • Autumn holidays13 days –
  • Christmas holidays17 days –
  • Winter holidays1 day –
  • Easter holidays13 days –
  • Whitsun holidays1 day –
  • Summer holidays42 days –
  • Autumn holidays1 day –
  • Autumn holidays15 days –
  • Christmas holidays16 days –

Which public holidays apply in Schleswig-Holstein on top of the nationwide ones?

Nine public holidays apply across Germany: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, German Unity Day and the two Christmas holidays. Everything beyond that is decided by each state — in Schleswig-Holstein that means Reformation Day.

Other years: Public holidays in Schleswig-Holstein 2025 · Public holidays in Schleswig-Holstein 2026 · Public holidays in Schleswig-Holstein 2028