Oktoberfest celebrations

Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest in Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba, Argentina
Observed byGermany, the Americas, Oceania and the world
TypeMultinational
SignificanceCelebration of Bavarian culture
CelebrationsParades, food, music, folkloric dancing
DateThird Saturday in September
2023 dateSeptember 16  (2023-09-16)
2024 dateSeptember 21  (2024-09-21)
2025 dateSeptember 20  (2025-09-20)
2026 dateSeptember 19  (2026-09-19)
FrequencyAnnual
Related toOktoberfest

The Oktoberfest is a two-week festival held each year in Munich, Germany during late September and early October. It is attended by six million people each year and has inspired numerous similar events using the name Oktoberfest in Germany and around the world, many of which were founded by German immigrants or their descendants.