In this publication, De-Sf.Info will cover the following topic: school holidays in Saxony 2026-2027-2028-2029. We will provide precise, officially approved dates for school holidays and public holidays in Saxony for each academic year. You will also learn about the unique characteristics of the school year in the federal state of Saxony.
Table of Contents
- 1 When children in Saxony have a break from school
- 2 School holidays in Saxony (second half of 2025/26)
- 3 Public holidays in Saxony in the second half of the 2025/26 school year
- 4 School holidays in Saxony 2026-2027
- 5 Public holidays in Saxony in the 2026-2027 school year
- 6 School holidays 2027-2028 in Saxony
- 7 Public holidays in the 2027-2028 school year in Saxony
- 8 School holidays in Saxony 2028-2029
- 9 Public holidays in Saxony in the 2028-2029 school year
When children in Saxony have a break from school
In Saxony, there are five mandatory rest periods for children and one optional one. Throughout the academic year, students will definitely have the following holiday periods: autumn holidays, Christmas (New Year) holidays, winter holidays, Easter (spring) holidays, and summer holidays.
IMPORTANT! Depending on the year, Pentecost (Whitsun) holidays may be added to the ones listed above. In the near future, they will be introduced in the 2026-2027 and 2028-2029 school years. Please note: if Pentecost holiday dates are not specified, it means they are not held in that academic year (for example, in the 2027-2028 academic year)!
In addition to school holidays, children in Saxony have days off on official public holidays. Schools in this federal state are also closed for two additional days each year. The date of the first non-instructional day is determined by the Ministry of Culture. The date of the second non-instructional day is decided by the school itself. In this article, we have listed the public holidays and the approved non-instructional days in Saxony for each academic year.
School holidays in Saxony (second half of 2025/26)
This section contains school holidays in Saxony for the second half of the 2025/26 school year. This federal state also has one flexible holiday, the date of which is determined by the school.
- Christmas (New Year) holidays 2025-2026 – from December 22 (Monday) 2025 to January 2 (Friday) 2026.
- Winter holidays 2026 – from February 9 (Monday) to February 21 (Saturday) 2026.
- Easter (spring) holidays 2026 – from April 3 (Friday) to April 10 (Friday) 2026.
- Summer holidays 2026 – from July 4 (Saturday) to August 14 (Friday) 2026.
Additional days when schoolchildren have no classes:
- May 15, 2026, Friday (bridge day after Ascension Day).
- One mobile free day at the discretion of the school administration.
Public holidays in Saxony in the second half of the 2025/26 school year
Here are the official public holidays in Saxony that fall during the second half of the 2025-2026 school year. On these days, schools are closed to students, teachers, and other staff.
- January 1 (Thursday) 2026 – New Year.
- April 3 (Friday) 2026 – Good Friday.
- April 6 (Monday) 2026 – Easter Monday.
- May 1 (Friday) 2026 – Labor Day.
- May 14 (Thursday) 2026 – Ascension of Christ.
- May 25 (Monday) 2026 – Pentecost Monday.
School holidays in Saxony 2026-2027
Here are the 2026-2027 school holidays in Saxony. The dates have been officially confirmed and published on the Saxony state portal. They are subject to change only in the event of force majeure (epidemics, natural disasters, etc.).
| School holidays | start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2026 | July 4 (Saturday) | August 14 (Friday) |
| Autumn holidays 2026 | October 12 (Monday) | October 24 (Saturday) |
| Christmas holidays 2026-2027 | December 23 (Wednesday) | January 2 (Saturday) |
| Winter holidays 2027 | February 8 (Monday) | February 19 (Friday) |
| Easter holidays 2027 | March 26 (Friday) | April 2 (Friday) |
| Pentecost Holidays 2027 | May 15 (Saturday) | May 18 (Tuesday) |
| Summer holidays 2027 | July 10 (Saturday) | August 20 (Friday) |
Days when schoolchildren have no classes:
- May 7, 2027, Friday (bridge day after Ascension Day).
- One mobile free day at the discretion of the school administration.
Public holidays in Saxony in the 2026-2027 school year
We list all legal (public) holidays in Saxony for 2026-2027. On these days, the majority of the state’s population has an official day off. The same applies to teachers and students; schools are closed on legal holidays.
- October 3 (Saturday) 2026 – Day of German Unity.
- October 31 (Saturday) 2026 – Reformation Day.
- November 18 (Wednesday) 2026 – Day of Prayer and Repentance.
- December 25 (Friday) 2026 – Christmas.
- December 26 (Saturday) 2026 – Christmas, the second day.
- January 1 (Friday) 2027 – New Year.
- March 26 (Friday), 2027 – Good Friday.
- March 29 (Monday) 2027 – Easter Monday.
- May 1 (Saturday) 2027 – Labor Day.
- May 6 (Thursday) 2027 – Ascension of Christ.
- May 17 (Monday), 2027 – Pentecost Monday.
School holidays 2027-2028 in Saxony
Below are the school holidays in Saxony for 2027-2028. The summer holiday schedule was approved by the Conference of Education Ministers. The remaining school holidays in Saxony were developed by the working group on holiday regulations.
| School holidays | start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2027 | July 10 (Saturday) | August 20 (Friday) |
| Autumn holidays 2027 | October 11 (Monday) | October 23 (Saturday) |
| Christmas holidays 2027-2028 | December 23 (Thursday) | January 1 (Saturday) |
| Winter holidays 2028 | February 14 (Monday) | February 26 (Saturday) |
| Easter holidays 2028 | April 14 (Friday) | April 22 (Saturday) |
| Summer holidays 2028 | July 22 (Saturday) | September 1 (Friday) |
Additional days without classes
- Friday, May 26, 2028 (bridge day after Ascension Day).
- One active non-school day (determined by the school).
Public holidays in the 2027-2028 school year in Saxony
This section lists public holidays in Saxony that fall during the 2027-2028 school year. Students and teachers are excused from school on these dates.
- October 3 (Sunday) 2027 – Day of German Unity.
- October 31 (Sunday) 2027 – Reformation Day.
- November 17 (Wednesday) 2027 – Day of Repentance and Prayer.
- December 25 (Saturday) 2027 – Christmas.
- December 26 (Sunday) 2027 – Christmas, second day.
- January 1 (Saturday) 2028 – New Year.
- April 14 (Friday) 2028 – Good Friday.
- April 17 (Monday) 2028 – Easter Monday.
- May 1 (Monday) 2028 – Labor Day.
- May 25 (Thursday) 2028 – Ascension of Christ.
- June 5 (Monday) 2028 – Pentecost Monday.
School holidays in Saxony 2028-2029
This section contains the 2028-2029 school holidays in Saxony. The dates have been determined by a working group, and the date of one additional day off has been set by the Ministry of Culture. The second flexible day off is determined by the school administration.
| School holidays | start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2028 | July 22 (Saturday) | September 1 (Friday) |
| Autumn holidays 2028 | October 23 (Monday) | November 3 (Friday) |
| Christmas holidays 2028-2029 | December 23 (Saturday) | January 3 (Wednesday) |
| Winter holidays 2029 | February 5 (Monday) | February 16 (Friday) |
| Easter holidays 2029 | March 29 (Thursday) | April 6 (Friday) |
| Pentecost Holidays 2029 | May 19 (Saturday) | May 22 (Tuesday) |
| Summer holidays 2029 | July 21 (Saturday) | August 31 (Friday) |
Days off from school
- May 11, 2026, Friday (bridge day after Ascension Day).
- One mobile free day (check with your school).
Public holidays in Saxony in the 2028-2029 school year
Here are the public holidays in Saxony that fall during the 2028/29 academic year. On these dates, schools are closed, and students and teachers have an official day off.
- October 3 (Tuesday) 2028 – Day of German Unity.
- October 31 (Tuesday) 2028 – Reformation Day.
- November 22 (Wednesday) 2028 – Day of Repentance and Prayer.
- December 25 (Monday) 2028 – Christmas.
- December 26 (Tuesday) 2028 – Christmas, second day.
- January 1 (Monday) 2029 – New Year.
- March 30 (Friday) 2029 – Good Friday.
- April 2 (Monday) 2029 – Easter Monday.
- May 1 (Tuesday) 2029 – Labor Day.
- May 10 (Thursday) 2029 – Ascension of Christ.
- May 21 (Monday), 2029 – Pentecost Monday.
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