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Harvest Festival

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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.

a wagon filled with hay filled with fruits and vegetables
Photo by Bruno Brikmanis-Jurjans on UnsplashUpdated 27 Sep 2026

When is Harvest Festival in Germany?

Harvest Festival dates from 2023 to 2031

  • 2023Sunday, 1 OctoberPast
  • 2024Sunday, 6 OctoberPast
  • 2025Sunday, 5 OctoberPast
  • 2026Sunday, 4 OctoberPast
  • 2027Sunday, 3 October in 331 days
  • 2028Sunday, 1 Octoberin 695 days
  • 2029Sunday, 7 Octoberin 1066 days
  • 2030Sunday, 6 Octoberin 1430 days
  • 2031Sunday, 5 Octoberin 1794 days

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