#public-holiday

#public-holiday

In Germany, Fronleichnam is celebrated mainly in the eight states where Catholicism is predominant, highlighting regional religious practices and allowing for a long weekend.

In Germany, major supermarkets and independent shops will be mostly closed on Pentecost Monday, June 9th, prompting shoppers to plan ahead for their needs.

In Germany, Ascension Day is sometimes simply called Christi Himmelfahrt, which reflects its religious significance and connection to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In towns and villages across the country, the French will turn out on Thursday, May 8th, to mark the end of World War II and honour those who died in the conflict.

Labour Day in Germany, known as Tag der Arbeit, celebrates workers' rights on May 1st, with historical roots linked to the 1886 Chicago protests for an eight-hour workday.

California state offices and public schools will be closed on Monday, March 31, for the observance of Cesar Chavez Day, which celebrates the civil rights leader.