Public holidays in Großgermania

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Public holidays in Großgermania are legislated at all three main levels of government: nationally by the Imperial Government, regionally by the constituent countries, as well as by the provinces. The Kanarische Inseln, an autonomous territory, also designates statutory holidays. Despite the numerous holidays legislated by all three levels, only federally- and regionally-mandated holidays are widely celebrated, as they incorporate all major secular holidays celebrated within the Empire, while provincial holidays are generally specific to each province.

While major Christian and Nordic holidays are widely celebrated throughout Großgermania, the Constitution's clause regarding freedom of religion (contained in Article 53) prevents any religious holidays from being officially adopted by any governmental tier. Although it has never been officially recognized, a customary right is enjoyed by people of all faiths to be relieved of employment on religious holidays, excepting those people employed in certain 'essenial services'.

The following chart lists the federal and provincial public holidays observed in Großgermania.

Federal Holidays
Holiday English Name Date Significance
Neujahrstag New Year's Day 1 January First day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Familientag Family Day 20 February Day for the celebration of family life and the role the family plays in Großgermanian society.
Tag der Arbeit Labor Day 1 May Celebration of the social and economic achievements of workers.
Reichskaisergeburtstag Emperor's Birthday 17 July Celebration of the ruling Emperor's birthday, celebrated on the birthday of Michael von Preußen.
Vereinheitlichung-Tag Unification Day 12 December Commemorating the formation of the People's Empire of Großgermania in 2008.
Silvester New Year's Eve 31 December Last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Regional Holidays
Holiday English Name Date Significance DE DK LU LI CH AL KI
Freiheit-Tag Freedom Day 10 February Commemorating the independence of the Free Republic of Alsace-Lorraine from France in 2008. This region celebrates this holiday
Gedenktag
Befrielsesdag (DK)
Befreiungdag (LU)
Memorial Day
Liberation Day
 
30 April
5 May
7 November
Tribute to those who died during military service.
In Denmark, celebrates the liberation of the country from German occupation during the Second World War.
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Valdemarsdag Valdemar's Day 15 June Celebration of Valdemar II of Denmark's victory in a battle in Estonia in 1219, the legendary origin of the Dannebrog. This region celebrates this holiday
Nationaldag National Day 23 June Celebration of the creation of Luxembourg as a political entity. This region celebrates this holiday
Helvetican Bundesfeier Helvetican National Day 1 August Celebration of the signing of the Federal Charter of 1291, the first Swiss constitution. This region celebrates this holiday
Tag des Kulturerbe Heritage Day 8 August Celebration of national heritage, traditions, and culture. This region celebrates this holiday This region celebrates this holiday This region celebrates this holiday This region celebrates this holiday This region celebrates this holiday This region celebrates this holiday
Tag der Deutschen Einheit Day of German Unity 3 October Commemorating the reunification of Germany in 1990. This region celebrates this holiday
Libertad Día Freedom Day 5 December Commemorating the purchase of the Canary Islands by Germany in 2008, marking the end of Spanish rule in the islands. This region celebrates this holiday
Total (including Federal Holidays)————— 9 9 9 7 8 9 7