Dates and descriptions of German holidays
Summary:This article contains the specific times and introductions of Germany's public holidays and special holidays, as well as the German holiday schedule for 2025.
Public Holidays:
New Year's Day (Neujahr):
January 1st of each year, marking the beginning of the new year.
Good Friday (Karfreitag):
The Friday before Easter, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The specific date varies each year, but it always falls on the first Friday after the full moon on the spring equinox.
Easter (Ostern):
The first Sunday after the full moon on the spring equinox, one of the most important Christian festivals, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Monday is also a legal holiday.
Labor Day (Tag der Arbeit):
May 1st, a holiday celebrating workers.
Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt):
The 40th day after Easter, commemorating the ascension of Jesus Christ.
Pentecost (Pfingsten):
The 50th day after Easter, celebrating the Pentecost. Pentecost Monday is also a legal holiday.
German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit):
October 3, commemorating the reunification of Germany.
Christmas (Weihnachten):
December 25 and 26, Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus.
Special Holidays:
Three Kings Day (Heilige Drei Könige):
January 6, Catholic holiday commemorating the visit of the three wise men to Jesus. Mainly celebrated in the Catholic regions of southern Germany.
Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam):
The second Thursday after Pentecost, Catholic holiday commemorating the Corpus Christi.
Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Mariä Himmelfahrt):
August 15, Catholic holiday commemorating the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
Reformationstag:
October 31, Protestant holiday commemorating the Reformation initiated by Martin Luther.
All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen):
November 1, Catholic holiday commemorating all deceased saints.
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| Dates | Holiday name |
| January 1, 2025 | New Year's Day |
| January 6, 2025 | Three Kings Day |
| April 19, 2025 | Good Friday |
| April 20, 2025 | Easter |
| May 1, 2025 | May Day |
| May 29, 2025 | Ascension Day |
| June 8, 2025 | Pentecost |
| June 19, 2025 | Corpus Christi |
| October 3, 2025 | German Unity Day |
| November 1, 2025 | Halloween |
| December 25, 2025 | First Day of Christmas |
| December 26, 2025 | Second Day of Christmas |
| December 31, 2025 | New Year's Eve |