Christian feast

Reformation Day

יום הרפורמציה (31 באוקטובר)

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31 October, marking Martin Luther's 95 Theses of 1517. A public holiday in the Protestant states of eastern and northern Germany, and in Slovenia and Chile.

When & where

Reformation Day by country — 2026

In most countries the date is the same: Saturday 31 October. A few move it to the nearest weekday.

Europe

SloveniaSaturday 31 October

South America

ChileSaturday 31 October

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

Regional impact only in Germany — in Berlin, Brandenburg and five other states everything closes, while in Munich and Cologne it's a normal working day. Check by the state (Land) you're in.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Reformation Day in 2026?

Saturday 31 October — the same date in 2 countries.

Which countries observe Reformation Day as a public holiday?

Slovenia, Chile.

What's closed on Reformation 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 Reformation Day?

Regional impact only in Germany — in Berlin, Brandenburg and five other states everything closes, while in Munich and Cologne it's a normal working day. Check by the state (Land) you're in.

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

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