OCT
03 2026
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  • This year: Saturday, 03 Oct 2026
  • Next year: Sunday, 03 Oct 2027
  • Last year: Friday, 03 Oct 2025
  • Type: Public Holiday

About German Unity Day in Germany

German Unity Day is a public holiday in Germany. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

German Unity Day: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Monday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2017 Tuesday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2018 Wednesday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2019 Thursday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2020 Saturday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2021 Sunday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2022 Monday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2023 Tuesday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2024 Thursday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2025 Friday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2026 Saturday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2027 Sunday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2028 Tuesday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2029 Wednesday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2030 Thursday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2031 Friday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2032 Sunday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2033 Monday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2034 Tuesday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2035 Wednesday German Unity Day Public Holiday
2036 Friday German Unity Day Public Holiday

FAQ — German Unity Day in Germany

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German Unity Day is a public holiday observed in Germany. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Germany.

This year, German Unity Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'German Unity Day', 'date_iso': '2026-10-03', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 10, 3), 'date_display': '03 Oct 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Saturday'} in Germany.

Next year, German Unity Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'German Unity Day', 'date_iso': '2027-10-03', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 10, 3), 'date_display': '03 Oct 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Sunday'} in Germany. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, German Unity Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'German Unity Day', 'date_iso': '2025-10-03', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 10, 3), 'date_display': '03 Oct 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Friday'} in Germany.

Yes, German Unity Day is recognized as a public holiday in Germany. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for German Unity Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Germany holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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