About German Unity Day
German Unity Day — Tag der Deutschen Einheit — falls on October 3, marking the day in 1990 when East and West Germany officially reunified after 45 years of division. It is Germany's only nationwide public holiday set by federal law, and the countdown above tracks the days until the next one.
Each year a different state capital hosts the official Bürgerfest celebration, while Berlin draws crowds to the Brandenburg Gate — the monument that once stood behind the Wall and became the symbol of reunification. The date also closes out Oktoberfest in Munich most years.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Saturday, October 3, 2026next |
| 2027 | Sunday, October 3, 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, October 3, 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, October 3, 2029 |
| 2030 | Thursday, October 3, 2030 |
FAQ
When is German Unity Day?
October 3 every year — the anniversary of German reunification on October 3, 1990.
Why not November 9, when the Wall fell?
November 9 also marks dark anniversaries in German history (notably Kristallnacht in 1938), so the formal reunification date was chosen instead.
Is October 3 a public holiday?
Yes — it is Germany's national holiday, observed in all sixteen states.