German Unity Day
German Unity Day is a fixed public holiday and is a statutory holiday in 16 of the 16 German federal states.
German Unity Day applies nationwide in all 16 federal states and is therefore one of the nine holidays that are legally protected everywhere.
The next date is Oct 3, 2027 (Sunday) – that is 360 days from today.
As a fixed public holiday, German Unity Day always falls on 10/3 – independent of the date of Easter.
Dates & Weekdays
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | Oct 3, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Oct 3, 2028 | Tuesday |
German Unity Day is a fixed public holiday – the date is the same every year. The date applies identically in all federal states where the holiday is statutory.
Legal Basis
German Unity Day is a statutory public holiday nationwide – in all 16 federal states.
Next date: Oct 3, 2027 (Sunday) – in 360 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is German Unity Day?
German Unity Day falls on Oct 3, 2026 (Saturday) (fixed holiday).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.