Public holidays: Authorisation - from exceptions to general rest at work
On Sundays and public holidays, there is generally a general rest. All publicly noticeable activities which are likely to impair such calmness or which are contrary to the nature of the Sunday and public holiday are prohibited. The institution of Sunday is comprehensively protected as a day of rest and spiritual uplift, which as a basic element of social coexistence and state order is constitutionally guaranteed and handed over to legal protection. The individual should be given the opportunity to celebrate the day according to his individual needs, detached from workday ties and constraints.
The following public holidays are recognised by the state in Lower Saxony:
- New Year's Day,
- Good Friday,
- Easter monday
- 1 May,
- Ascension Day,
- Whit
- 3 October, as the Day of German Unity,
- 31 October, as Reformation Day,
- Christmas Day,
- 2nd Christmas Day.
In addition, the "silent holidays" - Good Friday, the second Sunday before the 1st Advent (Volkstrauertag) and the last Sunday before the 1st Advent (Dead Sunday) - are particularly protected.
Who should I contact?
The responsibility lies with the municipality, the velvet community and the city.
In the case of exceptions extending beyond the territory of the competent authority, it shall be replaced by the joint regulatory authority, i.e. the district and the Lower Saxony Ministry of Home Affairs and Sport.
Which documents are required?
Documents may be required. Please contact the appropriate body.
What are the fees?
Fees may apply. Please contact the appropriate body.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the appropriate body.
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The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
