Public holidays in Saarland 2025: All dates at a glance!

Public holidays in Saarland 2025: All dates at a glance!

In Saarland the public holidays have been set for 2025 and 2026. In the next two years, the population expects a total of twelve public holidays. Unlike other federal states, Saarland also celebrates special holidays such as Corpus Christi, the Assumption of Mary and All Saints' Day. These special features naturally create a certain amount of lead time in the processes of planning days off so that everyone stays well organized.

Loud Augsburger Allgemeine The next public holiday is New Year's Day on January 1, 2025. The list of holidays for this year is as follows:

• Neujahr: 01.01.
• Karfreitag: 18.04. (2025)
• Ostermontag: 21.04. (2025)
• Tag der Arbeit: 01.05.
• Christi Himmelfahrt: 29.05. (2025)
• Pfingstmontag: 09.06. (2025)
• Fronleichnam: 19.06. (2025)
• Mariä Himmelfahrt: 15.08. (Freitag, 2025)
• Tag der Deutschen Einheit: 03.10.
• Allerheiligen: 01.11. (Samstag, 2025)
• 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag: 25.12.
• 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag: 26.12.

Important holidays in detail

The special days in Saarland are firmly anchored. Corpus Christi, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, is celebrated on the second Thursday after Pentecost. The Assumption of Mary, the day on which Mary's assumption into heaven is celebrated, is also a holiday that is only officially recognized in Saarland and Bavaria. All Saints Day is also celebrated in Saarland and honors all saints of the Catholic Church.

In the next few months there will also be other holidays that will be celebrated across the country. Residents can look forward to Labor Day on May 1st, followed by Ascension Day and Whit Monday in June. These days are not only an opportunity to celebrate, but also to plan short vacations or family trips.

Rules for employees and businesses

On public holidays, employees in Saarland are entitled to days off, which is a welcome compensation for many. Attention should also be paid to the sales outlets that must remain closed on these days. These regulations not only create space for relaxation, but also represent a harmonization of working hours. According to holiday.info This also applies to truck traffic, as they have to observe certain restrictions on public holidays.

In summary, Saarland has a lot to offer with its unique holidays and associated traditions. Planning your days off requires a certain amount of organization, but at the same time rewards you with the opportunity to enjoy the holidays to the fullest. Thanks to the holidays, the coming months will be a colorful mix of celebrations and relaxation.

A detailed overview of all public holidays in Saarland can also be found at working days.org.