Christian feast day
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen) on November 1 is a public holiday in the Catholic-majority states Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Where does it apply?
Statutory in 5 federal states.In the coming years
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What's being celebrated?
All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen) on November 1 is a public holiday in the Catholic-majority states Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Statewide in BW, BY, NW, RP, SL.
All Saints' Day honors all saints. Grave visits and candle lighting are common in Catholic regions.
Frequently asked questions
- Is All Saints' Day a holiday in NRW?
- Yes, throughout NRW.
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