Day of German Unity is this year on October 3, 2024
Tag der Deutschen Einheit, or Day of German Unity, is a national holiday in Germany celebrated on October 3rd each year. It commemorates the reunification of East Germany and West Germany, which took place on October 3, 1990, following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
The holiday marks a significant moment in German history when the two Germanys, divided for over 40 years after World War II, officially became one nation again. It symbolizes the end of the Cold War era and the reunification of families, friends, and the entire German population.
On Tag der Deutschen Einheit, various ceremonies, events, and festivities are held across Germany to celebrate unity and reflect on the achievements and challenges of the reunification process. The main official celebration takes place in different cities each year, with the president and other dignitaries attending.