August 8, 2027
Augsburg Peace Festival — a Public Holiday Unique to Augsburg
What this means for you
Closures of institutions and shops are possible on that date.
What to do
Check the current status before you arrive.
When
August 8, 2027
Where
The only city in Germany with its own statutory public holiday, commemorating religious equality established in the 17th century — the city marks the day with its own programme, while the rest of the country goes about its normal working day.
August 8, 2027
What this means for you
Closures of institutions and shops are possible on that date.
What to do
Check the current status before you arrive.
Official source
The organiser publishes the programme and the latest information.
Bavarian Public Holidays Act (BayFTG), Article 1 ↗