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Christian feast day

Day of Repentance and Prayer

Day of Repentance and Prayer (Buß- und Bettag), the Wednesday before November 23, has been a public holiday only in Saxony since 1995. It was abolished elsewhere to fund the long-term care insurance.

Where does it apply?

Statutory in 1 federal state.

In the coming years

  • 202519. NovWednesday
  • 202618. NovWednesday
  • 202717. NovWednesday
  • 202822. NovWednesday
  • 202921. NovWednesday

What's being celebrated?

Day of Repentance and Prayer (Buß- und Bettag), the Wednesday before November 23, has been a public holiday only in Saxony since 1995. It was abolished elsewhere to fund the long-term care insurance.

The Wednesday before November 23 — earliest November 16, latest November 22.

When long-term care insurance was introduced in 1995, the holiday was abolished nationwide. Saxony kept it and funded the insurance via higher employee contributions.

Frequently asked questions

Is Buß- und Bettag a holiday in Bavaria?
No, not since 1995. Bavarian schools are closed that day, however.

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