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X-WR-CALNAME:Germany Public Holidays 2016
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Germany for 2016.
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UID:New Year's Day-2016-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160102
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/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:Epiphany-2016-01-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160107
SUMMARY:Heilige Drei Könige
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Good Friday-2016-03-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160326
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/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Easter Sunday-2016-03-27@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160328
SUMMARY:Ostersonntag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Easter Monday-2016-03-28@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160329
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/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Labour Day-2016-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160502
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/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:Ascension Day-2016-05-05@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160506
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/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:Pentecost-2016-05-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160516
SUMMARY:Pfingstsonntag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Whit Monday-2016-05-16@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160517
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/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Corpus Christi-2016-05-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160527
SUMMARY:Fronleichnam
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:Assumption Day-2016-08-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160816
SUMMARY:Mariä Himmelfahrt
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:German Unity Day-2016-10-03@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161004
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/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Reformation Day-2016-10-31@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161101
SUMMARY:Reformationstag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:All Saints' Day-2016-11-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161102
SUMMARY:Allerheiligen
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:Repentance and Prayer Day-2016-11-16@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161117
SUMMARY:Buß- und Bettag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:Christmas Day-2016-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161226
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/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:St. Stephen's Day-2016-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T213304Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161227
SUMMARY:Zweiter Weihnachtstag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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