Day of Repentance and Prayer

In which German states is Day of Repentance and Prayer a public holiday?

Day of Repentance and Prayer is not a nationwide holiday in Germany and is only considered a public holiday in the following federal states: Bavaria, Saxony.

Day of Repentance and Prayer 2025, 2026, 2027

The next appointments for Day of Repentance and Prayer are on the following dates:

Public holiday	Date
Day of Repentance and Prayer 2025	November 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Day of Repentance and Prayer 2026	November 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
Day of Repentance and Prayer 2027	November 17, 2027 (Wednesday)
Day of Repentance and Prayer 2028	November 22, 2028 (Wednesday)
Day of Repentance and Prayer 2029	November 21, 2029 (Wednesday)