The Day of German Unity (Tag der Deutschen Einheit), observed in Germany, recurs every October 3 and commemorates the anniversary of German reunification in 1990. This national day celebrates the reunification of East and West Germany, which was officially realized following the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989. The origins of a unified German state date back to 1871 with the founding of the German Empire, followed by significant historical events including the division of Germany into East and West in 1949 after World War II. Celebrations typically take place in a different host town each year, often in the state capital of the German state presiding over the Bundesrat, along with additional festivities in Berlin and other cities. The day serves as a reminder of the country's historical journey towards unity and is marked by various public events and activities across the nation.