Public holidays Sachsen-Anhalt 1972

Overview of all public holidays in Sachsen-Anhalt (Germany) for 1972.

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Date Weekday Holiday name CW
01/01/1972 Saturday Neujahrstag 52
06/01/1972 Thursday Heilige Drei Könige 1
31/03/1972 Friday Karfreitag 13
03/04/1972 Monday Ostermontag 14
01/05/1972 Monday Tag der Arbeit 18
11/05/1972 Thursday Christi Himmelfahrt 19
22/05/1972 Monday Pfingstmontag 21
03/10/1972 Tuesday Tag der Deutschen Einheit 40
31/10/1972 Tuesday Reformationstag 44
25/12/1972 Monday 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag 52
26/12/1972 Tuesday 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag 52

Public holidays 1972 in Sachsen-Anhalt

1972 offers a total of 11 public holidays in Sachsen-Anhalt, creating room for rest, tradition and cultural celebrations. These days are a core part of the regional calendar and reflect both national and local customs.

Our detailed overview helps you plan appointments, vacations, or simply keep track of the next day off. The table above shows not only the date, but also the weekday and calendar week for each holiday.

Good to know about public holidays in Germany

  • Regional differences: Some holidays only apply to specific states or cantons.
  • Movable holidays: Dates for holidays such as Easter or Ascension Day vary each year.
  • Days off work: On public holidays, work pauses and most shops remain closed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Specific Questions

How many public holidays does Sachsen-Anhalt have in 1972?
Sachsen-Anhalt has a total of 11 public holidays in 1972.
Do public holidays in Sachsen-Anhalt in 1972 fall on weekends?
Yes, in 1972, 1 holiday(s) in Sachsen-Anhalt fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): Neujahrstag.

General Questions

What are public holidays?
Public holidays are days on which work is suspended and which are protected by law. On these days, most employees have the day off and shops remain closed.
Are the holidays the same throughout Germany/Austria/Switzerland?
No, there are national holidays that apply to the whole country, and regional holidays that are only valid in certain states, cantons, or even individual municipalities.
Why do some holidays change their date each year?
Movable holidays like Easter or Pentecost depend on the lunar calendar and therefore fall on a different date each year. Fixed holidays like Christmas or New Year's Day always have the same date.
Are shops open on public holidays?
As a rule, most retail stores are closed on public holidays. Exceptions often apply to gas stations, train stations, airports, and certain service businesses.
What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?
If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is generally no additional day off in compensation in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In this case, employees are simply "out of luck".

Technical Questions

Where does the holiday data on this page come from?
Our holiday data is based on the legal regulations of the respective countries and states/cantons. We regularly check the data for timeliness and accuracy.
How is the data for future years calculated?
Fixed holidays are easy to determine. Movable holidays are calculated in advance for the respective years using the Gaussian Easter formula and derived calculations.

Last updated: 05/04/2026

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