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Holy Saturday 2025 in Germany

Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death, according to the Christian bible. It is the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter Sunday. It is also known as Easter Eve, Easter Even, Black Saturday, or the Saturday before Easter.

Is Holy Saturday a Public Holiday?

While Holy Saturday 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.

Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus (sculpture of him pictured above) lay in his tomb after he died. He was resurrected on Easter Sunday, the day after Holy Saturday, according to Christian belief.

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About Holy Saturday

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Holy Saturday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2020土曜日4月11日 (土)Holy SaturdaySilent DayBY, HE, NDS, RLP, SL
2021土曜日4月3日 (土)Holy SaturdaySilent DayBY, HE, NDS, RLP, SL
2022土曜日4月16日 (土)Holy SaturdaySilent DayBY, HE, NDS, RLP, SL
2023土曜日4月8日 (土)Holy SaturdaySilent DayBY, HE, NDS, RLP, SL
2024土曜日3月30日 (土)Holy SaturdaySilent DayBY, HE, NDS, RLP, SL
2025土曜日4月19日 (土)Holy SaturdaySilent DayBY, HE, NDS, RLP, SL
2026土曜日4月4日 (土)Holy SaturdaySilent DayBY, HE, NDS, RLP, SL
2027土曜日3月27日 (土)Holy SaturdaySilent DayBY, HE, NDS, RLP, SL
2028土曜日4月15日 (土)Holy SaturdaySilent DayBY, HE, NDS, RLP, SL
2029土曜日3月31日 (土)Holy SaturdaySilent DayBY, HE, NDS, RLP, SL
2030土曜日4月20日 (土)Holy SaturdaySilent DayBY, HE, NDS, RLP, SL

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