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Reformation Day falls on 31st October. It is a public holiday in several German states; status differs by state.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Reformation Day in Germany
The day marks the Reformation and is a public holiday in some, but not all, German states.
About Reformation Day in Germany
Tradition says that on 31 October 1517 Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses, criticising church practices such as the sale of indulgences, on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg. Historians debate the details, but the date became a landmark of Protestant history. Many churches hold special services, and Lutheran communities remember Luther's translation of the Bible into German.
When is Reformation Day in Germany?
Reformation Day is fixed on 31 October each year, and in 2017 the 500th anniversary was made a one-off public holiday throughout Germany.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Saturday 31 October 2026 | Sunday 31 October 2027 | Tuesday 31 October 2028 |
Planning around Reformation Day
Check your state's holiday list before travelling, because shops and offices close in some states but stay open in others, and Halloween events can overlap on the same date. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Reformation Day questions
How many days until Reformation Day in Germany?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Reformation Day in Germany, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Reformation Day in 2027 in Germany?
Reformation Day falls on Sunday 31 October 2027 in Germany.
Which German states have a public holiday on Reformation Day?
Traditionally Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Since 2018, Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein have also observed it, while other states do not.