3 October (Day of German Unity)

October 3rd is celebrated as the Day of German Unity, marking the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. After decades of division following World War II, Germany was split into two separate states—communist East Germany and democratic West Germany. The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the end of this separation. On October 3rd, Germany officially reunited as a single nation, symbolizing freedom, democracy, and reconciliation. The day is a national holiday with ceremonies, events, and reflections on the country's journey towards unity and peace.