31 October 2017 was a one-off case. For the Reformation anniversary, the day was treated as a nationwide holiday. Before and after, different rules apply.
Former rule
What applied in 2017
Only on 31 October 2017 was Reformation Day relevant nationwide as a one-off anniversary holiday.
- Date
- This source applies only to this single calendar day.
- Status
- nationwide
- In 2017, Reformation Day was relevant across Germany.
- Today
- regional
- Current years follow the regular regional public-holiday rule.
Context
What changed
The one-off legal position, current rule and practical planning effect.
One-off anniversary logic
The 2017 Reformation anniversary was a special case. It is not identical with the years through 2016 and not identical with the current rule.
Why explain it separately?
Someone checking Reformation Day 2017 needs the nationwide context. The current regional page would be misleading for that year.
Planning effect
For calendar entries, absences and shop planning, 2017 had to be treated differently from regular Reformation Day years.
After the one-off year
From 2018 onward, the current expanded regional rule applies. Later years should therefore be read with the current page.
Planning
Planning impact
How this one calendar year should be interpreted.
until 2016
Regional eastern-state rule.
Older years point to the historical eastern-state page.
2017
Nationwide one-off holiday.
Only this date uses this source.
from 2018
Regular current rule.
The current page takes over.
Praxis
Frequently asked questions
Short answers on the historical classification.
Was Reformation Day 2017 a public holiday across Germany?
Yes. In 2017, 31 October was a nationwide one-off case.
Does this page also apply to 2018?
No. From 2018 onward, the current regional Reformation Day page applies.
Why is 2017 not part of the older historical page?
Because 2017 was nationwide, unlike the regular 1990-2016 eastern-state rule.
Sources and further reading
- Current Reformation Day page : regular classification for current calendar years.