On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Munich will noticeably slow down a notch. That’s because All Saints’ Day is a statutory and so-called “quiet holiday” throughout Bavaria. For you, this primarily means that a statutory ban on dancing is in effect from 2 a.m. to midnight, which is why Halloween parties must end by 2 a.m. at the latest. Those who wish to observe the day in the traditional manner can attend a solemn bishop’s Mass with Auxiliary Bishop Wolfgang Bischof at 10:00 a.m. in the impressive Frauenkirche, followed by Vespers at 5:15 p.m. The Requiem with Cardinal Reinhard Marx will follow on the following Monday, All Souls’ Day. Both ceremonies will also be livestreamed.
Commemoration and Fall Walks in the Countryside on All Saints’ Day
Traditionally, many Munich residents use this day to remember the deceased. The city’s cemeteries, such as the Nordfriedhof and Westfriedhof, are open to you from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a peaceful cultural stroll, the historic Alte Südfriedhof in the Isarvorstadt neighborhood near Sendlinger Tor is well worth a visit. Here, you can stroll among the historic tombs of Munich’s notable figures—admission is free—and, with a little luck, spot some squirrels among the trees. Otherwise, Munich naturally offers many beautiful routes for a relaxing fall stroll on this holiday.
Affordable art excursions and warm getaways at Munich’s public pools
Since the holiday falls on a Sunday, you can visit numerous state museums for just one euro admission. These include the Pinakotheken, the Museum Brandhorst, the Schack Collection, the Museum Fünf Kontinente, the Glyptothek, and the Bavarian National Museum. Special exhibitions are excluded from this offer. Additionally, modified opening hours may apply. The Deutsches Museum, including the Verkehrszentrum and the Schleißheim Airfield, will remain completely closed on the holiday.
If you’d rather relax instead, the M-Bäder pools and saunas will be open during their regular Sunday hours. Swim laps in the Art Nouveau setting of the Müller’s Volksbad (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), visit the family-friendly Michaelibad (7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.), or relax at the Südbad (7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., sauna from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.).
