Holidays in Germany
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Reformation Day
Reformation Day On October 31 every year, five German states observe as a public holiday to remember the European Christian…
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Christmas (Weihnachten) in Germany
Christmas (Weihnachten) in Germany Christmas, or “Weihnachten,” is a joyous and cherished holiday in Germany that brings families and communities…
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Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt)
Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) Ascension Day, known as “Christi Himmelfahrt” in German, is a significant religious holiday celebrated in Germany.…
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Whit Monday
Whit Monday Whit Monday, often referred to as Pentecost Monday, is a national holiday observed in several nations on the…
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Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi A Thursday, 60 days after Easter Sunday, marks Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam). The Catholic Church honours the Eucharist (Holy…
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Assumption Day
Assumption Day Some German states observe the Feast of the Assumption of Mary (Mariae Himmelfahrt, Mariae Aufnahme in den Himmel)…
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Day of German Unity
Day of German Unity Every year on October 3 to commemorate the anniversary of the unification of the country, German…
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Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit)
Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) Labour Day, known as “Tag der Arbeit” in German, is a significant public holiday in…
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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day International Women’s Day is celebrated in Germany on March 8th. It is a holiday in Germany, but…
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Epiphany (Dreikönigsfest)
Epiphany (Dreikönigsfest) Both Protestant and Catholic communities across Germany celebrate Epiphany, also known as Dreikönigsfest or Three Kings’ Day, as…
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