National day

German Unity Day

יום האחדות הגרמנית (3 באוקטובר)

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3 October, Germany's national day, marking the 1990 reunification of East and West. It's the only public holiday set by federal law rather than by the states.

When & where

German Unity Day by country — 2026

In most countries the date is the same: Sunday 3 October 2027. A few move it to the nearest weekday.

Europe

GermanySunday 3 October 2027

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

The city hosting the main celebration rotates each year (the Bürgerfest). Across Germany banks and offices close; shops shut, museums generally stay open.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is German Unity Day in 2026?

Sunday 3 October 2027.

Which countries observe German Unity Day as a public holiday?

Germany.

What's closed on German Unity Day?

In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.

Is it a good time to travel around German Unity Day?

The city hosting the main celebration rotates each year (the Bürgerfest). Across Germany banks and offices close; shops shut, museums generally stay open.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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