Public holidays in Vierzland

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Soldiers of the Vierz Army during the 2019 Adtrus Victory Day Parade

There are a variety of public holidays in Vierzland. The Federal Holidays Act of 1992 designates a federal holiday (Bundesfeiertag) as a "public, nationwide event that celebrates a date relevant to the whole history of the Federation and its people."

Vierzland recognizes eight secular public holidays and X Wedian holidays. The most prominent of these are Unification Day on 7 June and Victory Day on 24 July. A public holiday in Vierzland results in the temporary closure of all nonessential schools, businesses, workplaces, and activities.

List of holidays

Date Name Vierz name Remarks
4–10 January Federation Week Föderationswoche Commemorates two dates in the establishment of the Vierz Federation: the Werner Declaration of 10 January 1990, and the ratification of the Constitution of Vierzland on 4 January 1992.
11 May First Remembrance Day Erster Gedenktag Memorial day for the 2010 Bertenau bombings.
20 May Labour Day Tag der Arbeit Recognizes the "contributions of the working class to society." Held concurrently with International Labour Day.
7 June Unification Day Tag der Vereinigung Commemorates the Treaty of Epirac signed on 7 June 1766, which ended the First Apelic War and created the Vierz Empire. Considered the national day of Vierzland.
14 July Heinrich Werner Day Heinrich Werner-Tag Birthday of Heinrich Werner, the first Chancellor of the federation.
24 July Victory Day Tag des Sieges Celebrates Vierzland's victory in the Great War after the surrender of Vorochia on 24 July 1947.
3 September Second Remembrance Day Zweiter Gedenktag Memorial day for the 1988 Vierz coup d'état attempt.
25 October Constantine Day Konstantin-Tag Birthday of Constantine the Great, the first Emperor of Vierzland.
State-recognized Wedian holidays