Overview

• Easter Monday 2025 falls on April 21, following the traditional calculation based on the spring equinox and full moon.
• The holiday is a statutory public holiday across all German federal states, ensuring widespread observance.
• Shops remain closed under the Ladenschutzgesetz, though bakeries, gas stations, and station shops may operate.
• The day holds religious significance, commemorating the Gospel of Luke story of the disciples encountering the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus.
• Regional customs include Emmaus walks, Georgiritte in Bavaria and Austria, the Schönecker Eierlage in Schönecken, and the Remlinger Eierlauf in Unterfranken.