How many days until Oktoberfest?
🍺 Saturday, September 19, 2026
Oktoberfest is 37 days away.
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Upcoming Oktoberfest dates
| Year | Date | Day of week | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 19 | Saturday | 37 |
| 2027 | September 18 | Saturday | 401 |
| 2028 | September 16 | Saturday | 765 |
| 2029 | September 22 | Saturday | 1,136 |
| 2030 | September 21 | Saturday | 1,500 |
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Despite the name, Munich's Wiesn opens in September: the Saturday after the 15th, when the mayor taps the first keg. It runs until the first Sunday in October.
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Despite the name, Munich's Wiesn opens in September. 🍺 It starts the Saturday after September 15, when the mayor taps the first keg, and runs until the first Sunday in October.
The whole thing began as a wedding party. Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese in October 1810 and invited the city, and the city never really left.
- The festival runs 16 to 18 days depending on where the calendar puts the first Sunday of October.
- Beer is served in one litre Mass steins, and only breweries inside Munich city limits may pour there.
- Table reservations for the big tents open months ahead, so the useful countdown is to the booking date. 🥨
How the dates work
| Marker | Rule |
|---|---|
| Opening day | The Saturday after September 15 |
| First keg | Tapped at noon by the mayor of Munich |
| Closing day | The first Sunday in October |
Questions people ask
Why does a festival called Oktoberfest start in September?
It was moved earlier in the 1800s for better weather. The name stayed put.
Does this page count to opening day?
Yes, to the Saturday the first tent opens.
More background: Oktoberfest on Wikipedia