Easter Monday In Germany - Time And Date

Easter Monday (Ostermontag) is an annual public holiday in Germany that follows Easter Sunday, which remembers Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief. It is observed with various local customs. These include early morning candle-lit parades, walks in the countryside and egg races.

Is Easter Monday a Public Holiday?

Easter Monday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

What Do People Do?

People in some areas, especially southern Germany, go out for a candle-lit parade (Emmausgang) early in the morning to remember the walks that Jesus made after his crucifixion and resurrection. The parades end with a church service. People who do not join the parade may travel to the countryside for a walk and to enjoy the spring surroundings later in the day. Processions or walks through fields of winter crops may be held in rural areas to mark the symbolic end of the winter and the start of the spring.

Egg races (Eierlauf) are held in some villages. The customs on egg races vary. Some are children's events where children race with eggs (or potatoes) on spoons. The children run to the finish line as quickly as possible with the egg still on the spoon. Other events are for young men to prove their readiness to marry. These eggs are rolled down hills and the men chase after them. The winner is the man who gets to the bottom of the hill first.

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Public Life

Easter Monday is a public holiday in all German states. Post offices, banks, stores and other businesses are closed. However, some tourist stores may be open and stores at railway stations, airports and along highways are usually open. There are some restrictions on selling alcohol, public performances and dancing. Public transport services may run as usual, a reduced service or no service depending on where one lives or wants to travel.

Background

The church celebrations of Christmas, Easter and Pentecost traditionally lasted for a whole week. Now, many modern communities celebrate these holidays as single days. The public holiday on Easter Monday served to enable working people to attend the church services.

About Easter Monday in Other Countries

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Easter Monday Observances

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Year	Weekday	Date	Name	Holiday Type
2021	T2	05 Tháng tư	Easter Monday	National Holiday, Christian
2022	T2	18 Tháng tư	Easter Monday	National Holiday, Christian
2023	T2	10 Tháng tư	Easter Monday	National Holiday, Christian
2024	T2	01 Tháng tư	Easter Monday	National Holiday, Christian
2025	T2	21 Tháng tư	Easter Monday	National Holiday, Christian
2026	T2	06 Tháng tư	Easter Monday	National Holiday, Christian
2027	T2	29 Tháng ba	Easter Monday	National Holiday, Christian
2028	T2	17 Tháng tư	Easter Monday	National Holiday, Christian
2029	T2	02 Tháng tư	Easter Monday	National Holiday, Christian
2030	T2	22 Tháng tư	Easter Monday	National Holiday, Christian
2031	T2	14 Tháng tư	Easter Monday	National Holiday, Christian

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