German-American Day

German-American Day
Observed byGerman-Americans
TypeCultural
DateOctober 6
Next timeOctober 6, 2026 (2026-10-06)
Duration2 days
FrequencyAnnual

German-American Day (German: Deutsch-Amerikanischer Tag) is a holiday in the United States, observed annually on October 6 under Pub. L. 100–104, 101 Stat. 721. It celebrates German-American heritage and commemorates the founding of Germantown, Pennsylvania (now part of Philadelphia), in 1683.

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