In Germany, 1. Advent is an annual observance that is marked the fourth Sunday before December 25. This means that the date for 1. Advent changes every year. It varies between November 27 and December 3. This year 1. Advent will be on December 1, while next year, the date for this day will be on November 30. Stores, banks, and similar establishments follow regular opening hours..
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1. Advent is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for 1. Advent is that the day is observed on the fourth Sunday of December 25. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between November 27 and December 3. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.