✅ German Calendar — One-Page
Overview
Germany observes a mix of federal holidays, regional
holidays, cultural events, religious observances, international days, and
historical remembrance dates throughout November.
Some holidays apply only in specific Bundesländer, while others are celebrated
nationwide.
✅ Feiertage & Events im
November (Germany)
(Complete list across all 7 event types)
1. Public Holidays (Nationwide or Regional)
Allerheiligen (All Saints’ Day)
Regional Public Holiday
Observed in:
Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland.
Buß- und Bettag (Repentance and Prayer Day)
Regional Public Holiday
Observed only in Sachsen (Saxony).
2. International Days
Germany acknowledges several international observances, but
none are widely official for November.
(Cultural institutions may highlight themes such as peace, children’s rights,
or men’s health.)
3. Religious Days
Allerheiligen
Christian feast honoring all saints.
1. Advent
First Sunday of Advent begins the Christian liturgical year
and Christmas season.
4. Cultural Events
Martinstag (St. Martin’s Day)
A widely celebrated cultural day with lantern parades (Laternenumzüge),
especially among children.
5. Historical Events
Schicksalstag (Day of Fate)
A symbolic date tied to several major historical events in
German history, including:
– Fall of the Berlin Wall
– Kristallnacht
– German Revolution
– Others historically remembered.
6. Awareness Days
Germany participates in several global awareness themes
throughout November, including mental health and peace initiatives, though none
are designated nationwide holidays.
7. Special Family Days
No official family-specific holidays fall in November.
✅ Summary Table (Germany –
November)
|
Date |
Event |
Type |
Notes |
|
1 |
Allerheiligen |
Regional Holiday / Religious |
Observed in 5 states |
|
9 |
Schicksalstag |
Historical Day |
Includes Fall of Berlin Wall remembrance |
|
11 |
Martinstag |
Cultural Event |
Lantern processions for children |
|
19 |
Buß- und Bettag |
Regional Holiday |
Saxony only |
|
30 |
1. Advent |
Religious Day |
First Advent Sunday |