Annual Schedule at a Glance

The following dates are set nationwide or statewide or recur annually and are ideal for travel and cultural planning. Specific times and participants are published by each parish or the city shortly before the respective date.

December 2025

• 24.–26.12.2025: Christmas celebrations in Catholic and Protestant churches (Christmas Eve, 1st and 2nd Christmas Day)
• 31.12.2025: Year-end devotions and evening services in many inner-city churches

January 2026

• 01.01.2026: New Year's services (Catholic solemnities and Protestant services)
• 06.01.2026: Epiphany (Three Kings) – Catholic solemnities

February 2026

• 18.02.2026: Ash Wednesday – start of Lenten services, Passion music, and devotions

March 2026

• 29.03.2026: Palm Sunday – beginning of Holy Week

April 2026

• 02.04.2026: Maundy Thursday – evening masses and devotions
• 03.04.2026: Good Friday – Passion and Stations of the Cross devotions
• 04.04.2026: Holy Saturday – evening celebrations
• 05.04.2026: Easter Sunday – festive services in numerous churches
• 06.04.2026: Easter Monday – services and often family-oriented formats

May 2026

• 14.05.2026: Ascension Day – festive services
• 24.–25.05.2026: Pentecost (Sunday and Monday) – musically influenced celebrations in many parishes

June 2026

• 04.06.2026: Corpus Christi – Catholic solemnities and processions (weather dependent)
• 07.06.2026: UNESCO World Heritage Day – citywide program with open doors and guided tours around the World Heritage Site

July–August 2026

• Summer season: Frequently organ, choir, and chamber concerts in inner-city churches; dates typically published a few weeks in advance

September 2026

• 13.09.2026: Open Monument Day – special openings, short tours, and insights into sacred spaces

October 2026

• 04.10.2026: Thanksgiving Sunday – themed services
• 31.10.2026: Reformation Day – worship services in Protestant parishes

November 2026

• 01.11.2026: All Saints' Day – Catholic solemnities and cemetery processions
• 11.11.2026: St. Martin – family formats and devotions (depending on parish)

Advent 2026

• 29.11., 06.12., 13.12., 20.12.2026: Advent Sundays – musical devotions, Rorate celebrations early in the morning, and evening concerts
• 24.–26.12.2026: Christmas – festive days with a wide variety of programs

Where You Can Best Experience These Dates

The following locations in the old town are regularly in demand for services, concerts, and special openings. Check details directly in the linked official calendars:

• Basilica St. Emmeram and other Catholic inner-city churches – overview of mass and festival dates: diocesan calendar
• Trinity Church (Protestant) and other Protestant inner-city churches – parish calendar and Reformation celebrations
• Scots Church St. Jakob – liturgical offerings and sometimes concerts
• Carmelite Church St. Joseph at the Old Grain Market – services and monastic prayer times

Planning, Tickets, and Notes

• Publications: Times and program details are usually published by parishes and the city 1–6 weeks before the date.
• Admission: Services are generally free; concerts sometimes require tickets and have limited seating.
• Accessibility: Larger churches often offer barrier-free access; details can be found in the respective event information.
• Photography: Usually not permitted during services; at concerts, depends on the organizer.
• Special days: On UNESCO World Heritage Day and Open Monument Day, additional short tours, lectures, and open rehearsals are announced – early seat reservation recommended.
• Current changes: Weather, safety regulations, or parallel major events can change procedures at short notice. Check the linked calendars again the day before.

Official Calendars and Contact Points

• City of Regensburg – event calendar: central overview of citywide cultural and church formats
• Diocese of Regensburg – services and events: Catholic dates in the city area
• Protestant in Regensburg (deanery district) – parish calendar: Protestant services and events
• Tourism Regensburg – visitor info: guided tours, opening hours, information on holidays

Sources and Further Information

1. City of Regensburg – Event Calendar — central overview of citywide dates (accessed 2025-12-01)
2. Diocese of Regensburg – Services & Events — Catholic dates in the city area (accessed 2025-12-01)
3. Protestant in Regensburg – Deanery District — Protestant parish calendars (accessed 2025-12-01)
4. German UNESCO Commission – UNESCO World Heritage Day — first Sunday in June (accessed 2025-12-01)
5. German Foundation for Monument Protection – Open Monument Day — second Sunday in September (accessed 2025-12-01)
6. Tourism Regensburg – Visitor Information — guided tours, service, holidays (accessed 2025-12-01)