Public holidays: approval - from exceptions to general rest
On Sundays and public holidays, there is generally general rest from work. All publicly noticeable activities that are likely to interfere with this rest or that are contrary to the nature of Sundays and public holidays are prohibited. The institution of Sunday as a day of rest from work and spiritual upliftment, which is constitutionally guaranteed as a basic element of social coexistence and state order and is entrusted to legal protection, is comprehensively protected. 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 officially recognised in Lower Saxony:
- New Year’s Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- 1 May,
- Ascension Day
- Whit Monday
- 3 October, as the Day of German Unity,
- 31 October, as Reformation Day,
- 1st 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 (Totensonntag) - are particularly protected.
Who should I contact?
The responsibility lies with the municipality, the Joint Community and the city.
In the case of exceptions that extend beyond the territory of the competent authority, it is replaced by the joint specialist supervisory authority, i.e. the district and the Lower Saxony Ministry of the Interior and Sport.
Which documents are required?
Documents may be required. Please contact the competent authority.
What are the fees?
Fees may apply. Please contact the relevant authority.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the competent authority.
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