Public HolidayCommemoration
German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit)
When
October 3, 2026
Where
Nationwide · Nationwide
Price
Free / public holiday
About
October 3 is Germany's national day, marking the 1990 reunification. The only nationwide secular public holiday, with civic celebrations; in 2026 it falls on a Saturday.
Highlights
- Germany's national day, marking 1990 reunification
- The only nationwide secular public holiday
- Citizens' festival (Bürgerfest) hosted by a rotating host city
Practical tips
- Falls on a Saturday in 2026 — no extra weekday off
- Shops closed nationwide; museums often open
- Overlaps with the final days of Oktoberfest in Munich
Sources
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