There are many holidays celebrated in Germany. Here are some of the most important ones:
Public Holidays:
* Neujahr (New Year's Day): January 1st
* Karfreitag (Good Friday): Varies, usually in March or April
* Ostermontag (Easter Monday): Varies, usually in March or April
* Tag der Arbeit (Labour Day): May 1st
* Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day): Varies, usually in May
* Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday): Varies, usually in May or June
* Fronleichnam (Corpus Christi): Varies, usually in June
* Tag der Deutschen Einheit (German Unity Day): October 3rd
* Reformationstag (Reformation Day): October 31st (in some states)
* Weihnachten (Christmas): December 24th and 25th
* Zweiter Weihnachtstag (Second Christmas Day): December 26th
Other Important Days:
* Fasching (Carnival): Begins on January 6th and lasts until the beginning of Lent
* Oktoberfest (Beer Festival): Held in Munich every year in late September and early October
Specific Events:
* St. Martin's Day: November 11th, celebrated with lanterns and parades
* Advent: The four Sundays leading up to Christmas
State-Specific Holidays:
* Mariä Himmelfahrt (Assumption of Mary): August 15th (in some states)
* Allerheiligen (All Saints' Day): November 1st (in some states)
* Totensonntag (Sunday of the Dead): The last Sunday before Advent (in some states)
This list is not exhaustive, but it covers the most important and widely celebrated German holidays.
If you're interested in a specific holiday, let me know and I can provide you with more information.