November 1st: Which German States Celebrate 'Allerheiligen' as a Public Holiday?

About Allerheiligen

Allerheiligen, also known as All Saints' Day, is a Christian feast day that honors the memory of all saints, both known and unknown. It is celebrated on November 1st in the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, the Lutheran Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church.

In Germany, Allerheiligen is a public holiday in the following states:

Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg is a state in southwestern Germany. It is the third-most populous state in Germany, with a population of over 11 million people.

The capital of Baden-Württemberg is Stuttgart, which is also the sixth-largest city in Germany.

Other major cities in Baden-Württemberg include Karlsruhe, Mannheim, and Freiburg im Breisgau.

Bayern

Bayern, also known as Bavaria, is a state in southeastern Germany. It is the largest state in Germany, with a population of over 13 million people.

The capital of Bayern is Munich, which is also the third-largest city in Germany.

Other major cities in Bayern include Nuremberg, Augsburg, and Regensburg.

Nordrhein-Westfalen

Nordrhein-Westfalen is a state in western Germany. It is the most populous state in Germany, with a population of over 18 million people.

The capital of Nordrhein-Westfalen is Düsseldorf, which is also the seventh-largest city in Germany.

Other major cities in Nordrhein-Westfalen include Cologne, Dortmund, and Essen.

Rheinland-Pfalz

Rheinland-Pfalz is a state in southwestern Germany. It is the ninth-most populous state in Germany, with a population of over 4 million people.

The capital of Rheinland-Pfalz is Mainz, which is also the tenth-largest city in Germany.

Other major cities in Rheinland-Pfalz include Ludwigshafen, Koblenz, and Trier.

Saarland

Saarland is a state in southwestern Germany. It is the smallest state in Germany, with a population of just over 1 million people.

The capital of Saarland is Saarbrücken, which is also the only city in Saarland with a population of over 100,000 people.

Other major towns in Saarland include Homburg, Neunkirchen, and St. Ingbert.

In addition to these states, Allerheiligen is also celebrated as a public holiday in the following German cities:

Berlin

Bremen

Hamburg

Allerheiligen is a popular holiday in Germany, and many people take the day off to visit churches, cemeteries, and spend time with family and friends.