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All Souls' Day 2025 in Germany

All Souls’ Day is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. The intent is for the living to assist those in purgatory. Many western churches annually observe All Souls’ Day on November 2 and many eastern churches celebrate it prior to Lent and the day before Pentecost.

Is All Souls' Day a Public Holiday?

While All Souls' Day is not a public holiday, it is categorized as a silent day (stiller Tag) in all or part of Germany. In some states, special restrictions may apply for certain types of activities, such as concerts or dance events. Depending on the state, businesses may follow normal or restricted opening hours, or they may be closed for the day.

Many people visit family graves on All Souls' Day.

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All Souls' Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area
2020 Mon Nov 2 All Souls' Day Silent Day Lower Saxony*
2021 Tue Nov 2 All Souls' Day Silent Day Lower Saxony*
2022 Wed Nov 2 All Souls' Day Silent Day Lower Saxony*
2023 Thu Nov 2 All Souls' Day Silent Day Lower Saxony*
2024 Sat Nov 2 All Souls' Day Silent Day Lower Saxony*
2025 Sun Nov 2 All Souls' Day Silent Day Lower Saxony*
2026 Mon Nov 2 All Souls' Day Silent Day Lower Saxony*
2027 Tue Nov 2 All Souls' Day Silent Day Lower Saxony*
2028 Thu Nov 2 All Souls' Day Silent Day Lower Saxony*
2029 Fri Nov 2 All Souls' Day Silent Day Lower Saxony*
2030 Sat Nov 2 All Souls' Day Silent Day Lower Saxony*
* Observed in some communities of Lower Saxony only.

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