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Carnival / Ash Wednesday 2025 in Germany

The first day of Lent is known as Ash Wednesday for Christians worldwide. It is the beginning of the Lenten fast. The Lenten fast lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays) and ends on Holy Saturday, which is the day before Easter Sunday.

Is Carnival / Ash Wednesday a Public Holiday?

While Carnival / Ash Wednesday is not a public holiday, it is categorized as a silent day (stiller Tag) in all or part of Germany. In some states, special restrictions may apply for certain types of activities, such as concerts or dance events. Depending on the state, businesses may follow normal or restricted opening hours, or they may be closed for the day.

Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in many Christian churches.

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Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020水曜日2月26日 (水)Carnival / Ash WednesdaySilent Day
2021水曜日2月17日 (水)Carnival / Ash WednesdaySilent Day
2022水曜日3月2日 (水)Carnival / Ash WednesdaySilent Day
2023水曜日2月22日 (水)Carnival / Ash WednesdaySilent Day
2024水曜日2月14日 (水)Carnival / Ash WednesdaySilent Day
2025水曜日3月5日 (水)Carnival / Ash WednesdaySilent Day
2026水曜日2月18日 (水)Carnival / Ash WednesdaySilent Day
2027水曜日2月10日 (水)Carnival / Ash WednesdaySilent Day
2028水曜日3月1日 (水)Carnival / Ash WednesdaySilent Day
2029水曜日2月14日 (水)Carnival / Ash WednesdaySilent Day
2030水曜日3月6日 (水)Carnival / Ash WednesdaySilent Day

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