public holiday

Berlin workers enjoy first ever public holiday in name of women's rights

For the first time, Berlin is celebrating 'Frauentag' as a public holiday, with workers - male and female - receiving the day off work. Many Germans are calling for the country to follow the capital's example.

public holiday

Millions of Germans to get new public holiday

A bill was passed in the state parliament in Hanover on Tuesday declaring October 31st a new public holiday for the federal state of Lower Saxony.

Weather

Thunderstorms and a dip in temperatures forecast for public holiday

You may want to hold off on planning your Ascension Day/Father's Day picnic. For the Thursday holiday, slightly cooler weather and storms are predicted across Germany.

Labour Day

‘Most peaceful in years’: no riots at Labour Day rallies across Germany

Protesters and revellers alike took to the streets of Deutschland on Tuesday. Despite a large police presence in some cities, the gatherings were largely peaceful.

Living in Germany

Why Repentance Day is causing parents stress in Bavaria

You might not have the day off on Wednesday, but many people in Germany do - including schoolkids in Bavaria.

holidays

Interior Minister upsets colleagues by suggesting Germany could celebrate Muslim holidays

Thomas de Maizière, the federal interior minister, suggested on Monday that parts of Germany with large Muslim populations could get public holidays during Muslim festivals.