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In 2026, Totensonntag falls on 22 November, while All Saints' Day is always on 1 November — Germany's most important days of remembrance come close together in late autumn. On these days, many families pause, visit graves, and light candles. Here is an overview of dates, meanings, and customs: Totensonntag (Protestant) · All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day (Catholic, when graves are decorated) · Volkstrauertag (National Day of Mourning) on 15 November 2026 · quiet days of mourning and the rules that apply on them. Whether you are religious or not, every form of remembrance has its place here.
Totensonntag, All Saints' Day and National Day of Mourning — meaning, 2026 dates and traditions of Germany's most important memorial days at a glance.