Quick summary: 15 public holiday records in the dataset for Hesse, spanning about 15 calendar days that fall in 2026.
Holiday list (Hesse)
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Mar 8, 2026 | International Women's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | May Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| May 24, 2026 | Whit Sunday |
| May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Corpus Christi |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Day of German Unity |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve (half-day) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve (half-day) |
Key insights
Total holidays
From 15 holiday records for Hesse, 2026.
Busiest holiday month
4 holiday days.
Longest holiday streak
2026-12-24 - 2026-12-26.
Coverage
Includes national and regional public holidays for this subdivision.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are in Hesse in 2026?
Hesse has about 15 distinct public holiday days in 2026 in the HolidayDB dataset (from 15 records).
Which month has the most public holidays?
May and December has the most holiday days, with 4.
Are regional holidays included?
Yes. This page includes national and regional public holidays for Hesse.
How does Hesse compare to the national list?
National lists for Germany can differ from Hesse when regional public holidays apply only in this subdivision.
Can I get the same data via API?
Yes. Use the Holidays API to fetch calendars programmatically (and the calculators for interactive exploration).
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Public holidays in Germany - quick context
Germany’s public holidays are often defined per Bundesland. The table reflects HolidayDB’s default DE coverage - when you need Land-specific accuracy, verify in official lists or via the business days calculator.