Germany Marks Reformation Day on October 31
On October 31, Germany commemorates Reformation Day, marking the anniversary of Martin Luther's initiation of the Protestant Reformation in 1517. This day is an official public holiday in nine German states, while in others, it remains a regular workday.
Reformation Day serves as a reminder of the principle of individual faith responsibility. It honours Martin Luther's actions that led to the Protestant Reformation. In 2017, the 500th anniversary was celebrated nationwide. Nine German states, with strong Protestant histories, recognise Reformation Day as a public holiday. These include Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, and Schleswig-Holstein. In other states, with more Catholic traditions or differing laws, it is a regular workday.
Reformation Day, falling on October 31, is a significant holiday in many German states, honouring the Protestant Reformation and the principle of personal faith responsibility. It serves as a reminder of Germany's rich religious history.
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