Reformation Day

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 00:00:00 UTC

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What is Reformation Day?

Protestant religious holiday on or around 31 October

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About Reformation Day

Reformation Day is a significant Protestant religious holiday observed on or around October 31 each year. This day commemorates the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, which was initiated by Martin Luther in 1517 when he famously nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. This act is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in Christian history, leading to the establishment of various Protestant denominations.

The holiday is celebrated by many Protestant churches worldwide, particularly Lutheran and Reformed traditions. Observances may include special church services, educational events, and discussions about the impact of the Reformation on Christianity and society. It serves as a reminder of the importance of faith, scripture, and the ongoing quest for spiritual renewal.

Reformation Day encourages reflection on the principles of the Reformation, such as justification by faith alone and the authority of Scripture. It is a time for congregations to come together in worship and to celebrate their heritage and beliefs. As a global observance, it highlights the diverse expressions of faith within the Protestant community and fosters a sense of unity among believers.

Key facts

First held: 1517
Frequency: Annual

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Frequently asked questions about Reformation Day.

Reformation Day is observed on October 31.

It commemorates the start of the Protestant Reformation.

Martin Luther initiated the Reformation in 1517.

It is celebrated with church services and educational events.

Primarily Lutheran and Reformed denominations observe this holiday.

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Reformation Day start times in other key cities:

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

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

Reformation Day start times in different countries:

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

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

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