When is Oktoberfest in Germany?

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📍 Munich, Germany 🇩🇪

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 12:00:00 +0200

⏱️ Duration: 16 days -- Oktoberfest Ends at 12:00:00 (CEST)

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Saturday, 19 September 2026

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What is Oktoberfest?

The world's largest Volksfest, held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

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About Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volksfest, celebrated annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. This iconic festival is renowned for its vast array of beer tents, traditional German cuisine, and lively entertainment. It typically runs for 16 to 18 days, starting in late September and concluding in the first weekend of October, attracting millions of visitors from around the globe.

The origins of Oktoberfest date back to 1810, when it was held to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The event was so popular that it became an annual tradition, evolving over the years into a massive celebration of Bavarian culture and heritage.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including amusement rides, games, and live music performances. The festival is also famous for its traditional attire, with many attendees donning lederhosen and dirndls. Oktoberfest is not just about beer; it showcases the rich culinary traditions of Bavaria, featuring pretzels, sausages, and other local delicacies.

Oktoberfest holds significant cultural importance, serving as a symbol of Bavarian pride and hospitality. It is a time for people to come together, celebrate, and create lasting memories, making it a must-visit event for anyone traveling to Germany during this festive season.

Key facts

First held: 1810
Duration: 16-18 days
Location: Munich, Germany

Frequently asked questions about Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest 2026 begins on September 19, 2026.

Oktoberfest is the world's largest beer festival held annually in Munich.

The festival typically lasts for 16 to 18 days.

Visitors can enjoy beer tents, traditional food, amusement rides, and live music.

There is no entrance fee, but reservations are recommended for the beer tents.

Where it's held

City: Munich

Country: Germany

Tags: oktoberfest munich germany beer festival culture

Oktoberfest start times in other key cities:

Abidjan Sat 10:00:00
Addis Ababa Sat 13:00:00
Ahmedabad Sat 15:30:00
Alexandria Sat 13:00:00
Ankara Sat 13:00:00
Baghdad Sat 13:00:00
Bangkok Sat 17:00:00
Beijing Sat 18:00:00
Bengaluru Sat 15:30:00
Bogota Sat 05:00:00
Cairo Sat 13:00:00
Cape Town Sat 12:00:00
Chongqing Sat 18:00:00
Dar es Salaam Sat 13:00:00
Delhi Sat 15:30:00
Dhaka Sat 16:00:00
Guangzhou Sat 18:00:00
Hanoi Sat 17:00:00
Ho Chi Minh City Sat 17:00:00
Hong Kong Sat 18:00:00
Istanbul Sat 13:00:00
Jakarta Sat 17:00:00
Johannesburg Sat 12:00:00
Kano Sat 11:00:00
Karachi Sat 15:00:00
Khartoum Sat 12:00:00
Kinshasa Sat 11:00:00
Lagos Sat 11:00:00
Lahore Sat 15:00:00
Lima Sat 05:00:00
London Sat 11:00:00
Luanda Sat 11:00:00
Melbourne Sat 20:00:00
Mexico City Sat 04:00:00
Moscow Sat 13:00:00
Mumbai Sat 15:30:00
New York City Sat 06:00:00
Rio de Janeiro Sat 07:00:00
Riyadh Sat 13:00:00
Saint Petersburg Sat 13:00:00
Santiago Sat 07:00:00
Seoul Sat 19:00:00
Shanghai Sat 18:00:00
Shenzhen Sat 18:00:00
Singapore Sat 18:00:00
Sydney Sat 20:00:00
São Paulo Sat 07:00:00
Tehran Sat 13:30:00
Tokyo Sat 19:00:00

Location	Time
Abidjan	Sat 10:00:00
Addis Ababa	Sat 13:00:00
Ahmedabad	Sat 15:30:00
Alexandria	Sat 13:00:00
Ankara	Sat 13:00:00
Baghdad	Sat 13:00:00
Bangkok	Sat 17:00:00
Beijing	Sat 18:00:00
Bengaluru	Sat 15:30:00
Bogota	Sat 05:00:00
Cairo	Sat 13:00:00
Cape Town	Sat 12:00:00
Chongqing	Sat 18:00:00
Dar es Salaam	Sat 13:00:00
Delhi	Sat 15:30:00
Dhaka	Sat 16:00:00
Guangzhou	Sat 18:00:00
Hanoi	Sat 17:00:00
Ho Chi Minh City	Sat 17:00:00
Hong Kong	Sat 18:00:00
Istanbul	Sat 13:00:00
Jakarta	Sat 17:00:00
Johannesburg	Sat 12:00:00
Kano	Sat 11:00:00
Karachi	Sat 15:00:00
Khartoum	Sat 12:00:00
Kinshasa	Sat 11:00:00
Lagos	Sat 11:00:00
Lahore	Sat 15:00:00
Lima	Sat 05:00:00
London	Sat 11:00:00
Luanda	Sat 11:00:00
Melbourne	Sat 20:00:00
Mexico City	Sat 04:00:00
Moscow	Sat 13:00:00
Mumbai	Sat 15:30:00
New York City	Sat 06:00:00
Rio de Janeiro	Sat 07:00:00
Riyadh	Sat 13:00:00
Saint Petersburg	Sat 13:00:00
Santiago	Sat 07:00:00
Seoul	Sat 19:00:00
Shanghai	Sat 18:00:00
Shenzhen	Sat 18:00:00
Singapore	Sat 18:00:00
Sydney	Sat 20:00:00
São Paulo	Sat 07:00:00
Tehran	Sat 13:30:00
Tokyo	Sat 19:00:00

Oktoberfest start times in different countries:

🇩🇿 Algeria Sat 11:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina Sat 07:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Sat 16:00:00
🇧🇷 Brazil Sat 05:00:00
🇨🇳 China Sat 18:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia Sat 05:00:00
🇪🇬 Egypt Sat 13:00:00
🇪🇹 Ethiopia Sat 13:00:00
🇫🇷 France Sat 12:00:00
🇮🇳 India Sat 15:30:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia Sat 17:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran Sat 13:30:00
🇮🇹 Italy Sat 12:00:00
🇯🇵 Japan Sat 19:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya Sat 13:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexico Sat 05:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Sat 16:30:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria Sat 11:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan Sat 15:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines Sat 18:00:00
🇷🇺 Russia Sat 13:00:00
🇿🇦 South Africa Sat 12:00:00
🇪🇸 Spain Sat 12:00:00
🇹🇭 Thailand Sat 17:00:00
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Sat 11:00:00
🇺🇸 United States Sat 04:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Sat 17:00:00

Location	Time
🇩🇿 Algeria	Sat 11:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina	Sat 07:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Sat 16:00:00
🇧🇷 Brazil	Sat 05:00:00
🇨🇳 China	Sat 18:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia	Sat 05:00:00
🇪🇬 Egypt	Sat 13:00:00
🇪🇹 Ethiopia	Sat 13:00:00
🇫🇷 France	Sat 12:00:00
🇮🇳 India	Sat 15:30:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia	Sat 17:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran	Sat 13:30:00
🇮🇹 Italy	Sat 12:00:00
🇯🇵 Japan	Sat 19:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya	Sat 13:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexico	Sat 05:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Sat 16:30:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria	Sat 11:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan	Sat 15:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines	Sat 18:00:00
🇷🇺 Russia	Sat 13:00:00
🇿🇦 South Africa	Sat 12:00:00
🇪🇸 Spain	Sat 12:00:00
🇹🇭 Thailand	Sat 17:00:00
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	Sat 11:00:00
🇺🇸 United States	Sat 04:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Sat 17:00:00

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