German national holiday
Day of German Unity
The Day of German Unity falls on October 3 and marks German reunification taking legal effect in 1990. This countdown follows Germany’s national holiday.
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DateOctober 3, 2026
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LocationGermany
Good to know
Why is German Unity Day on October 3 rather than November 9?
German reunification legally took effect on October 3, 1990, which became the national holiday.