| Republic Day | |
|---|---|
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| Observed by |  GDR |
| Type | State |
| Celebrations | Fireworks, Concerts, Parades |
| Date | 7 October |
Republic Day (German: Tag der Republik) was an official holiday in East Germany, celebrated annually on 7 October from 1949 to 1989. Republic Day commemorates the anniversary of the establishment of the German Democratic Republic on 7 October 1949. On Republic Day, the Government of the GDR awarded many people the National Award of the GDR.[1][2]
- ^ [email protected]. "Gesetz über die Einführung der Feiertage "Tag der Befreiung" und "Tag der Republik" (1950)". www.verfassungen.de. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "Der tag der republik".