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X-WR-CALNAME:Germany Public Holidays 2020
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Germany for 2020.
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UID:New Year's Day-2020-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102
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/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Epiphany-2020-01-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200107
SUMMARY:Heilige Drei Könige
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:International Women's Day-2020-03-08@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200309
SUMMARY:Internationaler Frauentag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Good Friday-2020-04-10@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200411
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/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Easter Sunday-2020-04-12@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200413
SUMMARY:Ostersonntag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Easter Monday-2020-04-13@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200414
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/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Labour Day-2020-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200502
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/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Liberation Day-2020-05-08@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200509
SUMMARY:Tag der Befreiung
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Ascension Day-2020-05-21@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200522
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/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Pentecost-2020-05-31@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200601
SUMMARY:Pfingstsonntag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Whit Monday-2020-06-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200602
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/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Corpus Christi-2020-06-11@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200612
SUMMARY:Fronleichnam
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Assumption Day-2020-08-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200816
SUMMARY:Mariä Himmelfahrt
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:World Children's Day-2020-09-20@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200921
SUMMARY:Weltkindertag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:German Unity Day-2020-10-03@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201004
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/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Reformation Day-2020-10-31@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101
SUMMARY:Reformationstag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:All Saints' Day-2020-11-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102
SUMMARY:Allerheiligen
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Repentance and Prayer Day-2020-11-18@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201119
SUMMARY:Buß- und Bettag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Christmas Day-2020-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201226
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/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:St. Stephen's Day-2020-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T151610Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201227
SUMMARY:Zweiter Weihnachtstag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Germany.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/germany/2020
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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