Which German public holiday can extend Munich Oktoberfest through October 3?

Which German public holiday can extend Munich Oktoberfest through October 3? German Unity Day can extend Munich Oktoberfest through October 3.

German Unity Day, or Tag der Deutschen Einheit, is Germany’s national holiday. It is observed every year on October 3 to commemorate German reunification. The date marks the formal reunification of East and West Germany in 1990.

Oktoberfest normally ends on the first Sunday in October. When that Sunday comes before October 3, the festival schedule is extended so that it includes the holiday. This is why some editions last 17 or 18 days instead of the usual 16.

A common mix-up is Reformation Day, another German public holiday observed on October 31 in several states. Labor Day is May 1, while Constitution Day is not the holiday that controls Oktoberfest’s closing date. The extension is specifically tied to German Unity Day.