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Buß- und Bettag

Buß- und Bettag in Germany is an annual observance day that is marked on the first Wednesday before November 23. This year, the day is celebrated on November 20. Stores, banks, and similar establishments follow regular opening hours..

Facts and figures

We have gathered some facts, stats, and numbers for you:

NameBuß- und Bettag
This yearNovember 20
FrequencyAnnual
TypeObservance Day
CountryGermany
Time untilin 5 months
Week number this year47

Varying Dates

Buß- und Bettag in Germany is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Buß- und Bettag is that the day is observed on the Wednesday before November 23. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between November 16 and November 22. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.

YearBuß- und Bettag DateWeekday
2024November 20Wednesday
2025November 19Wednesday
2026November 18Wednesday
2027November 17Wednesday
2028November 22Wednesday
2029November 21Wednesday
2030November 20Wednesday
2031November 19Wednesday
2032November 17Wednesday
2033November 16Wednesday

Recommended reading

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Buß- und Bettag (Wikipedia)