Christian feast day
Epiphany
Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige) on January 6 is a public holiday only in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt. Other states observe it religiously but work normally.
Where does it apply?
Statutory in 3 federal states.In the coming years
20256. JanMonday 20266. JanTuesday 20276. JanWednesday 20286. JanThursday 20296. JanSaturday
What's being celebrated?
Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige) on January 6 is a public holiday only in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt. Other states observe it religiously but work normally.
Statewide in BW, BY and ST. Saxony-Anhalt added it in 1991 to align with western-German holiday counts.
Epiphany commemorates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. The "Sternsinger" tradition raises charity funds around this date.
Frequently asked questions
- Is January 6 a holiday in NRW?
- No, NRW does not observe it as a public holiday.
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