Augsburger Hohes Friedensfest (Augsburg High Peace Festival)
The City of Augsburg states that the Hohe Friedensfest is observed annually on 8 August as a municipal holiday applying only within Augsburg city limits, and that it is unique in Germany.
Date and recurrence
8 August annually
This authority record treats the observance as a fixed annual date. The same month and day can be reused unless a stronger source changes the rule.
Scope and status
The verified scope stored for this record is Augsburg, Germany / municipal public holiday. The site preserves that boundary and does not infer broader government, global or public-holiday status from the observance name alone.
Also known as
Peace Festival Augsburg
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
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Sources
- City of Augsburg — Hohes FriedensfestMunicipal Government
Frequently asked questions
When is Augsburger Hohes Friedensfest (Augsburg High Peace Festival)?
8 August annually The stored recurrence guidance is: 8 August.
Does Augsburger Hohes Friedensfest (Augsburg High Peace Festival) fall on the same date every year?
The authority record classifies it as fixed annual, so its month and day are reusable unless stronger evidence changes the rule.
Is Augsburger Hohes Friedensfest (Augsburg High Peace Festival) an official public holiday?
Within the verified scope, the authority record identifies it as Augsburg, Germany / municipal public holiday. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Augsburger Hohes Friedensfest (Augsburg High Peace Festival)?
The stored designation basis is: The City of Augsburg states that the Hohe Friedensfest is observed annually on 8 August as a municipal holiday applying only within Augsburg city limits, and that it is unique in Germany.. Supporting provenance includes City of Augsburg — Hohes Friedensfest. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Augsburger Hohes Friedensfest (Augsburg High Peace Festival) international or country-specific?
This authority record is country-scoped to Germany. Its fuller verified scope is: Augsburg, Germany / municipal public holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual layer is source-backed and keeps its date rule, scope, provenance and editorial guardrails attached to the authority record. This record was checked on 2026-09-09.
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