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-Abeba Sat 13:00:00
Ahmedabad Sat 15:30:00
Alexandrie Sat 13:00:00
Ankara Sat 13:00:00
Bagdad Sat 13:00:00
Bangalore Sat 15:30:00
Bangkok Sat 17:00:00
Bogotá Sat 05:00:00
Chongqing Sat 18:00:00
Dacca Sat 16:00:00
Dar es Salaam Sat 13:00:00
Delhi Sat 15:30:00
Guangzhou Sat 18:00:00
Hanoï Sat 17:00:00
Hong Kong Sat 18:00:00
Hô Chi Minh-Ville Sat 17:00:00
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
Le Caire Sat 13:00:00
Le Cap Sat 12:00:00
Lima Sat 05:00:00
Londres Sat 11:00:00
Luanda Sat 11:00:00
Melbourne Sat 20:00:00
Mexico, ville Sat 04:00:00
Moscou Sat 13:00:00
Mumbai Sat 15:30:00
New York City Sat 06:00:00
Pékin Sat 18:00:00
Rio de Janeiro Sat 07:00:00
Riyad Sat 13:00:00
Saint-Pétersbourg Sat 13:00:00
Santiago Sat 07:00:00
Shanghai Sat 18:00:00
Shenzhen Sat 18:00:00
Singapour Sat 18:00:00
Sydney Sat 20:00:00
São Paulo Sat 07:00:00
Séoul Sat 19:00:00
Tokyo Sat 19:00:00
Téhéran Sat 13:30:00

Location	Time
Abidjan	Sat 10:00:00
Addis-Abeba	Sat 13:00:00
Ahmedabad	Sat 15:30:00
Alexandrie	Sat 13:00:00
Ankara	Sat 13:00:00
Bagdad	Sat 13:00:00
Bangalore	Sat 15:30:00
Bangkok	Sat 17:00:00
Bogotá	Sat 05:00:00
Chongqing	Sat 18:00:00
Dacca	Sat 16:00:00
Dar es Salaam	Sat 13:00:00
Delhi	Sat 15:30:00
Guangzhou	Sat 18:00:00
Hanoï	Sat 17:00:00
Hong Kong	Sat 18:00:00
Hô Chi Minh-Ville	Sat 17:00:00
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
Le Caire	Sat 13:00:00
Le Cap	Sat 12:00:00
Lima	Sat 05:00:00
Londres	Sat 11:00:00
Luanda	Sat 11:00:00
Melbourne	Sat 20:00:00
Mexico, ville	Sat 04:00:00
Moscou	Sat 13:00:00
Mumbai	Sat 15:30:00
New York City	Sat 06:00:00
Pékin	Sat 18:00:00
Rio de Janeiro	Sat 07:00:00
Riyad	Sat 13:00:00
Saint-Pétersbourg	Sat 13:00:00
Santiago	Sat 07:00:00
Shanghai	Sat 18:00:00
Shenzhen	Sat 18:00:00
Singapour	Sat 18:00:00
Sydney	Sat 20:00:00
São Paulo	Sat 07:00:00
Séoul	Sat 19:00:00
Tokyo	Sat 19:00:00
Téhéran	Sat 13:30:00

Oktoberfest start times in different countries:

🇩🇿 Argelia Sat 11:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina Sat 07:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Sat 16:00:00
🇧🇷 Brasil Sat 05:00:00
🇨🇳 China Sat 18:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia Sat 05:00:00
🇪🇬 Egipto Sat 13:00:00
🇪🇸 España Sat 12:00:00
🇺🇸 Estados Unidos Sat 04:00:00
🇪🇹 Etiopía Sat 13:00:00
🇵🇭 Filipinas Sat 18:00:00
🇫🇷 Francia Sat 12:00:00
🇮🇳 India Sat 15:30:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia Sat 17:00:00
🇮🇷 Irán Sat 13:30:00
🇮🇹 Italia Sat 12:00:00
🇯🇵 Japón Sat 19:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenia Sat 13:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Sat 16:30:00
🇲🇽 México Sat 05:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria Sat 11:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistán Sat 15:00:00
🇬🇧 Reino Unido Sat 11:00:00
🇷🇺 Rusia Sat 13:00:00
🇿🇦 Sudáfrica Sat 12:00:00
🇹🇭 Tailandia Sat 17:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Sat 17:00:00

Location	Time
🇩🇿 Argelia	Sat 11:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina	Sat 07:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Sat 16:00:00
🇧🇷 Brasil	Sat 05:00:00
🇨🇳 China	Sat 18:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia	Sat 05:00:00
🇪🇬 Egipto	Sat 13:00:00
🇪🇸 España	Sat 12:00:00
🇺🇸 Estados Unidos	Sat 04:00:00
🇪🇹 Etiopía	Sat 13:00:00
🇵🇭 Filipinas	Sat 18:00:00
🇫🇷 Francia	Sat 12:00:00
🇮🇳 India	Sat 15:30:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia	Sat 17:00:00
🇮🇷 Irán	Sat 13:30:00
🇮🇹 Italia	Sat 12:00:00
🇯🇵 Japón	Sat 19:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenia	Sat 13:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Sat 16:30:00
🇲🇽 México	Sat 05:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria	Sat 11:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistán	Sat 15:00:00
🇬🇧 Reino Unido	Sat 11:00:00
🇷🇺 Rusia	Sat 13:00:00
🇿🇦 Sudáfrica	Sat 12:00:00
🇹🇭 Tailandia	Sat 17:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Sat 17:00:00

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