Oktoberfest Countdown: Start of the German Festival
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🍺 Oktoberfest Countdown 🇩🇪

See the precise time remaining until the official "O'zapft is!" in Munich!

Oktoberfest 2026 opens on: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Munich Time)
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O'ZAPFT IS! The beer is flowing! Prost! 🥨

The History and Timing of Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is the world's largest *Volksfest* (people's festival), featuring a beer festival and a traveling funfair. It is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

How the Start Date is Determined:

The festival's date is calculated using a strict, fixed rule: **The opening day is the Saturday following September 15th.** The opening ceremony, where the Lord Mayor taps the first barrel, always takes place at **12:00 PM (noon)**.

The festival lasts for approximately 16 to 18 days, concluding on the first Sunday in October. If the first Sunday in October is October 1st or 2nd, the festival is extended to include October 3rd, German Unity Day. The countdown above is locked onto the precise moment the official celebration begins!