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First Advent Sunday 2025 in Germany

The Advent season marks the beginning of the Christian year in western Christianity. Its length varies from 22 to 28 days, beginning on the Sunday nearest St Andrew’s Day and encompassing the next three Sundays, ending on Christmas Day.

Is First Advent Sunday a Public Holiday?

First Advent Sunday is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, 30 November 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Germany.

Advent calendars are a popular way to count down the days to Christmas in the Advent season.

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First Advent Sunday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020Sun29 NovFirst Advent SundayObservance, Christian
2021Sun28 NovFirst Advent SundayObservance, Christian
2022Sun27 NovFirst Advent SundayObservance, Christian
2023Sun3 DecFirst Advent SundayObservance, Christian
2024Sun1 DecFirst Advent SundayObservance, Christian
2025Sun30 NovFirst Advent SundayObservance, Christian
2026Sun29 NovFirst Advent SundayObservance, Christian
2027Sun28 NovFirst Advent SundayObservance, Christian
2028Sun3 DecFirst Advent SundayObservance, Christian
2029Sun2 DecFirst Advent SundayObservance, Christian
2030Sun1 DecFirst Advent SundayObservance, Christian

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