Harvest Festival in Germany
In 2026, Harvest Festival falls on Sunday, 4 October 2026.
About Harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival, or Erntedankfest, is a traditional German religious and cultural celebration thanking God for a successful harvest. It is often celebrated in churches with decorations made of autumn crops and produce. While it is not a nationwide public holiday, it is widely observed in local communities.
Harvest Festival dates in Germany
Observance dates for Harvest Festival across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 Oct 2023 | Sunday | Harvest Festival |
| 2024 | 6 Oct 2024 | Sunday | Harvest Festival |
| 2025 | 5 Oct 2025 | Sunday | Harvest Festival |
| 2026This year | 4 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Harvest Festival |
| 2027 | 3 Oct 2027 | Sunday | Harvest Festival |
| 2028 | 1 Oct 2028 | Sunday | Harvest Festival |
| 2029 | 7 Oct 2029 | Sunday | Harvest Festival |
| 2030 | 6 Oct 2030 | Sunday | Harvest Festival |
| 2031 | 5 Oct 2031 | Sunday | Harvest Festival |
1 Oct 2023
Sunday · Harvest Festival
6 Oct 2024
Sunday · Harvest Festival
5 Oct 2025
Sunday · Harvest Festival
4 Oct 2026
Sunday · Harvest Festival
3 Oct 2027
Sunday · Harvest Festival
1 Oct 2028
Sunday · Harvest Festival
7 Oct 2029
Sunday · Harvest Festival
6 Oct 2030
Sunday · Harvest Festival
5 Oct 2031
Sunday · Harvest Festival
