Neujahr
Celebrates the start of the new year with parties and fireworks.
Tag der Arbeit
Honors workers and labor rights with demonstrations and parades.
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Commemorates the reunification of East and West Germany.
Weihnachten
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with festive meals and gift-giving.
Ostermontag
Extends Easter celebrations with family gatherings and outdoor activities.
Himmelfahrt
Commemorates Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven.
Reformationstag
Marks the anniversary of Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses in 1517.
Allerheiligen
Honors all saints and martyrs of the Christian church.
Fronleichnam
Celebrates the Eucharist and is observed mainly in Catholic regions.
Erntedankfest
A celebration of the harvest and thanksgiving.
Sylvester
Marks the end of the year with parties and fireworks.
Mariä Himmelfahrt
Commemorates the assumption of Mary into heaven.
Karfreitag
Observes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Ostern
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Pfingsten
Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit.
Christi Himmelfahrt
Celebrates Christ’s ascension into heaven.
Heiligabend
The night before Christmas
Mariä Geburt
Celebrates the birth of the Virgin Mary.
Sankt Martin
Commemorates St. Martin of Tours with lantern processions and charitable acts.
Oktoberfest
A world-famous beer festival held in Munich with Bavarian food and music.
Karneval
A pre-Lenten festival with parades
Weihnachtsmarkt
Festive markets featuring crafts
Biergartenfest
Celebrations in beer gardens with music
SchĂĽtzenfest
Celebrates local marksmanship with parades and competitions.
Lichterfest
A celebration of light installations and performances in various cities.
Wurstmarkt
A festival in Bad DĂĽrkheim focusing on sausages and wine.
Hamburger Dom
A large fair in Hamburg with rides
Kölner Lichter
A spectacular fireworks display over the Rhine River in Cologne.
DĂĽsseldorfer Karneval
A major carnival celebration with parades
Potsdamer Schlössernacht
An open-air festival featuring classical music and illuminated palace grounds.
Bremer Freimarkt
One of the oldest fairs in Germany with rides