Corpus Christi 2025: Where business in Thuringia remains closed

Corpus Christi 2025: Where business in Thuringia remains closed

Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis, Deutschland - The Corpus Christi, a traditional Catholic holiday, moved to the calendars of Thuringia on June 19, 2025 and ensures different regulations in the regions. While celebrations are celebrated in some communities, the majority of the federal state remains unaffected by festive celebrations. As lr-online in most parts of Thuringia is not a legal holiday, what means that the shops are open as on every normal Thursday.

in selected Catholic communities, for example in the district of Eichsfeld or in the Wartburg district, the holiday is officially recognized. Most shops are closed there and the residents can look forward to a day -free day. Specifically, this includes the city of Geisa and some municipalities such as Buttlar and Zella im Wartburgkreis as well as Katharinenberg and Hildebrandshausen in the Unstrut-Hainich district. This ensures a striking difference between the different parts of Thuringia, which will be noticeable in the upcoming days.

opening times and exceptions

For the places where Corpus Christi is a legal holiday, there are special regulations during opening hours. In these communities, the shops and shops are usually closed, with some exceptions to apply. Bakers, confectioners as well as sales points for cutting and pot flowers and self-generated agricultural products can open their doors under certain conditions. These shops have the opportunity to sell from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - a period of five coherent hours is planned. ALUSTAG.Info emphasizes that pharmacies that are in the emergency service may remain open all day.

If you are traveling, you will find open shops in train stations, airports and shipping points around the clock that offer travel requirements. Depending on the municipal guidelines, also in spa and relaxation locations, there is the possibility of being open to the tourists and excursions from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Corpus Christi compared to other holidays

Compared to other holidays in Germany, which are recognized differently depending on the state, Corpus Christi is a widespread holiday, especially in the southern federal states such as Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. In Thuringia and Saxony, on the other hand, it is only celebrated as such in specific Catholic communities. According to KW today this is a sign of regional diversity in Germany, where there are a total of 20 different holidays, some of which are only celebrated locally.

While we approach June 19, it remains to be seen how the individual communities are preparing for this day and what traditions are being held up. What is certain is that the Corpus Christi is not only a religious holiday, but also an opportunity for neighborhoods to gather and shape community activities wherever it is celebrated.