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All Saints Day: Shops closed, but flowers and bakeries open!
On All Saints' Day, November 1st, 2025, the shops in Lower Franconia will remain closed, while restaurants and museums will be open.
All Saints Day: Shops closed, but flowers and bakeries open!
On Saturday, November 1st, All Saints Day is just around the corner - an important Catholic holiday that is not only dedicated to the saints of the church, but is also used to remember the deceased. This day is particularly important in the predominantly Catholic federal states of Germany, which include Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. In Lower Franconia, for example, most shops remain closed on this day to honor the quiet holiday. Radio gong reports That restaurants and museums are allowed to open normally, while flower shops can operate for six hours and bakeries for three hours. However, you can shop without restrictions at Würzburg train station.
What many people don't know: Today, All Saints Day is primarily viewed as a day of remembrance for all those who have died. In the past, the distinction between All Saints Day on November 1st and All Souls Day on November 2nd was clearer. While All Souls' Day used to honor the souls of the deceased in purgatory, the celebrations surrounding this day are now characterized by contemplative devotions and small prayer services. InFranken is dedicated the significance of these days of remembrance and points out that several public holidays and days of mourning are traditionally celebrated in November.
Silent holidays in November
November is often considered a month of mourning, with several important days of remembrance taking place. Remembrance Day on November 16th is dedicated to this occasion and is celebrated throughout Germany. The people remember the victims of war and tyranny. The Sunday of the Dead, which is celebrated on November 23rd, is also very important in both large churches - the Catholic and the Protestant. These days of mourning are not only an opportunity to remember those who have died, but also to reflect on one's own life and faith. November.de informed comprehensive information about the details of the various memorial days and their meaning.
A survey by YouGov has shown that 60% of Germans do not actively celebrate any of the memorial days mentioned. Particularly in western Germany, 61% of those surveyed do not feel connected to these days. Nevertheless, All Saints' Day remains an important moment of reflection and remembrance, especially for many Catholics. The holiday has a rich tradition that goes back to the deepest traditions of the church.
The special thing about All Saints' Day is that it is one of the quiet holidays on which public entertainment of a cheerful nature is generally prohibited. This also applies to other important days of the year, such as Remembrance Day or Funeral Sunday. On these quiet days, people often go out to decorate the graves of their relatives and pray for them.
Whether you are religious or not, November offers an opportunity for reflection and pause. Whether in a small group at the cemetery or in quiet remembrance at home - the holidays invite you to reflect on your own life and that of the deceased and to remember with gratitude what was.