Reformationstag Celebrated Across Germany with Services and Traditions

The Protestant holiday commemorates Martin Luther's 95 Theses and is marked by public holidays in nine German states.

Reformationstag is observed on October 31, marking the day Martin Luther is said to have nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg in 1517.
The day is a public holiday in nine German states, including Brandenburg, Saxony, and Schleswig-Holstein, while others like Bavaria and Berlin do not observe it.
Celebrations include church services, concerts, and traditional foods such as Reformationsbrötchen, a special pastry sold in regions like Saxony.
In addition to religious observances, cultural events such as concerts and community gatherings are held, with notable performances by choirs in Leipzig and Dresden.
The holiday coincides with Halloween, leading to a mix of religious and secular festivities across the country.