The smallest of Germany’s non-city states, Saarland is located on the border with France and Luxembourg. It has a unique cultural blend of German and French influences and a rich industrial heritage. Saarland Public Holidays 2025-2026 help you plan trips, enjoy festivals, and explore this beautiful German state.
- Famous City:
- Saarbrücken: The state capital, known for its Baroque architecture, historic bridges, and a lively market square.
- Destinations:
- Völklingen Ironworks (Völklinger Hütte): A former industrial site and a UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s a powerful monument to the region’s industrial past.
- Saarschleife (Saar Loop): A natural wonder where the Saar River makes a dramatic U-turn through a forested landscape. The best view is from the Cloef viewpoint.
- Exclusive Public Holidays:
- Corpus Christi
- Assumption Day
- All Saints’ Day
Saarland Public Holidays 2025
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| New Years’ Day | January 1 (Wednesday) |
| Good Friday | April 18 (Friday) |
| Easter Sunday | April 20 (Sunday) |
| Easter Monday | April 21 (Monday) |
| Labour Day | May 1 (Thursday) |
| Ascension Day | May 29 (Thursday) |
| Whitmonday | June 9 (Monday) |
| Corpus Christi | June 19 (Thursday) |
| Assumption Day | August 15 (Friday) |
| German Unification Day | October 3 (Friday) |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 (Saturday) |
| Christmas Day | December 25 (Thursday) |
| Boxing Day | December 26 (Friday) |
Saarland Public Holidays 2026
| New Years’ Day | January 1 (Thursday) |
| Good Friday | April 3 (Friday) |
| Easter Sunday | April 5 (Sunday) |
| Easter Monday | April 6 (Monday) |
| Labour Day | May 1 (Friday) |
| Ascension Day | May 14 (Thursday) |
| Whitmonday | May 26 (Monday) |
| Corpus Christi | June 4 (Thursday) |
| Assumption Day | August 15 (Saturday) |
| German Unification Day | October 3 (Saturday) |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 (Sunday) |
| Christmas Day | December 25 (Friday) |
| Boxing Day | December 26 (Saturday) |
Saarland Vacation Planner 2025-2026
| 22nd – 24th Dec 2025, 29th – 31st Dec 2025, 2nd Jan 2026 | 7 | 25th Dec 2025, 26th Dec 2025, 1st Jan 2026 | 16 days |
| 2nd Jan 2026 | 1 | 1st Jan 2026 | 4 days |
| 30th March 2026, 31st March 2026, 1st April 2026, 2nd April 2026 | 4 | 3rd April 2026, 6th April 2026 | 10 days |
| 7th – 10th April 2026 | 4 | 3rd April 2026, 6th April 2026 | 10 days |
| 27th – 30th April | 4 | 1st May 2026 | 9 days |
| 15th May 2026 | 1 | 14th May 2026 | 4 days |
| 26th – 29th May 2026 | 4 | 25th May 2026 | 9 days |
| 5th June 2026 | 1 | 4th June 2026 | 4 days |
| 21st – 24th Dec 2026, 28th – 31st Dec 2026 | 8 | 25th Dec 2026, 1st Jan 2027 | 16 days |