German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit)
Confirmed edition
About
October 3 is Germany's national day and a statutory public holiday, established by the Unification Treaty to commemorate German unity. In 2026 it falls on a Saturday.
Highlights
- Germany's national day, marking 1990 reunification
- The only nationwide secular public holiday
- Defined as a nationwide public holiday by the Unification Treaty
Practical tips
- Falls on a Saturday in 2026 — no extra weekday off
- Check each attraction's holiday hours directly; visitor operations vary
- Overlaps with the final days of Oktoberfest in Munich
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