Public holidays Sachsen-Anhalt 2020

Overview of all public holidays in Sachsen-Anhalt (Germany) for 2020.

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Data Giorno della settimana Nome della festività SC
01/01/2020 mercoledì Neujahrstag 1
06/01/2020 lunedì Heilige Drei Könige 2
10/04/2020 venerdì Karfreitag 15
13/04/2020 lunedì Ostermontag 16
01/05/2020 venerdì Tag der Arbeit 18
21/05/2020 giovedì Christi Himmelfahrt 21
01/06/2020 lunedì Pfingstmontag 23
03/10/2020 sabato Tag der Deutschen Einheit 40
31/10/2020 sabato Reformationstag 44
25/12/2020 venerdì 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag 52
26/12/2020 sabato 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag 52

Public holidays 2020 in Sachsen-Anhalt

2020 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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How many public holidays does Sachsen-Anhalt have in 2020?
Sachsen-Anhalt has a total of 11 public holidays in 2020.
Do public holidays in Sachsen-Anhalt in 2020 fall on weekends?
Yes, in 2020, 3 holiday(s) in Sachsen-Anhalt fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): Tag der Deutschen Einheit, Reformationstag, 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag.

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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