Germany

Tag der Einheit, October 3. "Day of Unity". A day observed with prayer for national unity. Prior to reunification this day was observed on June 17, the anniversary of the day in 1953 when a riot erupted in the Russian section of Berlin and spread throughout Germany. A treaty signed between the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) and the German Democratic Republic (GDR) indicated that lands of the GDR would accede to the FRG on October 3, 1990. This has become the new date to celebrate Unity Day.
Day of Repentance, November 18. The German name is "Buss und Bettag".
Tag der Arbeiter, May 1. "Day of the Worker". Labor Day.
Weihnachten, December 25. The German name for Christmas means "Holy Night". Like Scandinavia, the presents are hidden.
Fronleichnam, 60 days after Easter (Jun 10, 2004). Corpus Christi. See Christianity.

Public holidays   New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Tag der Arbeiter, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Tag der Einheit, Day of Repentance, Weihnachten. The following religious holidays are observed in certain Länder only. Epiphany, Fronleichnam, Assumption, and All Saints' Day.

West Germany

National Day, May 23. Anniversary of the German Federal Republic in 1949.
Oktoberfest, occurs in September/October. The famous beer festival in Munich. Similar fests are also held around the world.
Waldchestag, Tuesday after Whitsunday (Jun 1, 2004). Celebrated in Frankfurt.

East Germany

Foundation Day, October 7. Was a national holiday commemorating the proclamation of the state on this day in 1949.