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?
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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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