Quiet holiday

Description

Restrictions apply to public entertainment events on so-called public holidays in Bavaria.

A general ban on public entertainment events applies on the following public holidays:

• From 2 a.m. to midnight: Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Day of Prayer and Repentance, All Saints' Day, Remembrance Day and Sunday of the Dead
• From 2 p.m. to midnight: Christmas Eve
• From midnight to midnight: Good Friday and Holy Saturday

Music performances/concerts:
On Good Friday, all types of music performances are generally prohibited in rooms with pubs. There is an absolute ban on dancing.

The ban on dancing also applies on the other public holidays. Whether music may be played depends on the repertoire to be performed. An organiser must present an exemplary repertoire to the district administration department in advance, which must be compatible with the serious nature of the public holidays. Exceptional authorisation will be examined on a case-by-case basis.

Cabaret, variety and circus performances:
Such performances are generally permitted on public holidays. However, the general ban on music must be observed on Good Friday.

Sporting events:
Sporting events are permitted - except on Good Friday and the Day of Prayer and Repentance.

Gaming arcades:
Gaming arcades must remain closed on public holidays. They may also not be open between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. during the main church service times on Sundays and public holidays.
This regulation also applies to the operation of gaming machines in pubs and restaurants.

Closed amusements and societies:
Closed parties, e.g. family celebrations, birthdays, weddings, are permitted if only a closed group of people actually has access to the event and uninvolved third parties are denied access.

Legal basis

Public Holidays Act (FTG)