Whit Sunday
Pentecost is a Christian holiday to remember the Holy Spirit's descent onto Jesus' followers.
Many people around the world celebrate Halloween, which occurs annually on October 31. It is the day before All Saints’ Day and is also sometimes called All Hallows’ Eve and Hallowmas Eve.
Is Halloween a Public Holiday?
Although Halloween is not a public holiday, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Reformation Day in 2023, which is a public holiday in 9 states.
Trick or treat is a popular way to celebrate Halloween.
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About Halloween
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Wed | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2019 | Thu | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2020 | Sat | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2021 | Sun | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2022 | Mon | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2023 | Tue | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2024 | Thu | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2025 | Fri | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2026 | Sat | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2027 | Sun | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2028 | Tue | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
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Whit Monday
The Second Day of Pentecost is, which is on the Monday after Pentecost (or Whitsunday), is a public holiday in Germany.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi celebrates the Eucharist and is public holiday in some parts of Germany.
AM and PM Explained
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