Republic Day (East Germany)
| Republic Day | |
|---|---|
A banner in honor of the 40th anniversary of the GDR in 1989. | |
| Observed by | GDR |
| Type | State |
| Significance | Commemorating the anniversary of the Foundation of East Germany |
| Celebrations | Fireworks, Concerts, Parades |
| Date | 7 October |
Republic Day (German: Tag der Republik) was an official holiday in East Germany, celebrated annually on 7 October from 1949 to 1989. Republic Day commemorates the anniversary of the establishment of the German Democratic Republic on 7 October 1949. On Republic Day, the Government of the GDR awarded many people the National Award of the GDR.