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X-WR-CALNAME:Germany Public Holidays 1988
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Germany for 1988.
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UID:New Year's Day-1988-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880102
SUMMARY:Neujahr
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Day (1 January) in Germany is a nationwide public holiday and the quiet counterpart to the explosive celebrations of New Year’s Eve (Silvester). After fireworks\, parties\, and champagne toasts at midnight\, most people spend the day recovering with family walks\, hearty brunches\, or watching the famous New Year’s Concert from Vienna on TV. It’s also the time for making resolutions and exchanging wishes of ‘Guten Rutsch’ (a good slide into the new year). Shops\, schools\, and most businesses remain closed\, though bakeries and cafés in tourist towns may open for limited hours.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Epiphany-1988-01-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880107
SUMMARY:Heilige Drei Könige
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Good Friday-1988-04-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880402
SUMMARY:Karfreitag
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday (Karfreitag\, date varies) is one of the most solemn Christian holidays in Germany\, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As a ‘silent day’ (Stiller Feiertag)\, public dancing and loud events are restricted in most states. Church services\, organ concerts\, and meditations dominate the day\, while families often serve fish dishes instead of meat. Although not as festive as Easter itself\, Karfreitag sets the reflective tone for the weekend ahead. Shops and businesses are closed nationwide.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Easter Sunday-1988-04-03@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880404
SUMMARY:Ostersonntag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Easter Monday-1988-04-04@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880405
SUMMARY:Ostermontag
DESCRIPTION:Easter Monday (Ostermontag\, date varies) extends the Easter weekend with family visits\, festive meals\, and outdoor activities. Many Germans travel to see relatives or enjoy spring walks through blooming landscapes. In some regions\, traditional Easter bonfires or egg-rolling games continue from Easter Sunday. It is a nationwide public holiday: shops\, schools\, and offices are closed\, though tourist attractions and restaurants often welcome guests.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Labour Day-1988-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880502
SUMMARY:Tag der Arbeit
DESCRIPTION:Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit\, 1 May) has been a public holiday in Germany since 1933\, but its roots go back to 19th-century workers’ movements demanding fair wages and shorter working hours. Today\, trade unions organize rallies and demonstrations across the country\, especially in Berlin and Hamburg. It also coincides with spring festivals\, maypole dancing\, and the traditional ‘Tanz in den Mai’ (Dance into May) on the night before. While large retailers are closed\, beer gardens and outdoor events mark the start of warmer days.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Ascension Day-1988-05-12@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880513
SUMMARY:Christi Himmelfahrt
DESCRIPTION:Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt\, date varies\, 40 days after Easter) celebrates the Christian belief in Christ’s ascension to heaven. It is also widely known as Father’s Day (Vatertag) in Germany\, when groups of men (and increasingly mixed groups) go on hiking or cycling tours with beer and picnics in handcarts. Churches hold special services\, while the countryside comes alive with outings. Shops are closed\, but restaurants\, beer gardens\, and parks bustle with holidaymakers.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Pentecost-1988-05-22@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880523
SUMMARY:Pfingstsonntag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Whit Monday-1988-05-23@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880524
SUMMARY:Pfingstmontag
DESCRIPTION:Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag\, date varies) concludes the Pentecost weekend and is celebrated with church services focusing on the descent of the Holy Spirit. Many regions host parades\, open-air masses\, and local fairs. In rural areas\, traditions such as decorating trees with ribbons or holding community dances survive. It is a nationwide public holiday\, giving families another day to enjoy spring before returning to work and school.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Corpus Christi-1988-06-02@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880603
SUMMARY:Fronleichnam
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Assumption Day-1988-08-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880816
SUMMARY:Mariä Himmelfahrt
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:German Unity Day-1988-10-03@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881004
SUMMARY:Tag der Deutschen Einheit
DESCRIPTION:German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit\, 3 October) is the national holiday of Germany\, commemorating reunification in 1990 after decades of division. The day honors the peaceful protests of 1989 that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War. A different federal state hosts the official national celebrations each year\, featuring a citizens’ festival\, concerts\, fireworks\, and cultural exhibitions. Across the country\, cities display flags and families enjoy a day of rest. It is the only federal holiday enshrined in the constitution.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Reformation Day-1988-10-31@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881101
SUMMARY:Reformationstag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:All Saints' Day-1988-11-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881102
SUMMARY:Allerheiligen
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:Repentance and Prayer Day-1988-11-16@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881117
SUMMARY:Buß- und Bettag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:Christmas Day-1988-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881226
SUMMARY:Erster Weihnachtstag
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day (1st Christmas Day\, 25 December) in Germany follows the festive Christmas Eve (Heiligabend). Families gather for church services and lavish meals\, often featuring roast goose\, carp\, or duck with dumplings and red cabbage. It is a quiet day for family and reflection\, with gift-giving already having taken place the night before. Shops are closed\, and streets are calm except in tourist resorts and ski areas.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:St. Stephen's Day-1988-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T142437Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881227
SUMMARY:Zweiter Weihnachtstag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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