Public holidays in Germany

Public holidays in Germany

Except for the national holiday (German Unity Day), public holidays in Germany ("gesetzliche Feiertage") are determined by the federal states.

Remarks

Either Carnival Monday ("Rose Monday") or Mardi Gras is a de facto holiday in some towns and cities in Catholic western and southern Germany which have a strong Carnival tradition.


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