Book Day

May 10, Saturday

Free Book Day in Germany is a day dedicated to distributing books to people, including those who cannot afford them. Also known as "Tag des freien Buches" or "Tag der kostenlosen Bücher", the day is a day to promote reading culture and equal access to knowledge. It was first held in 1929 and was celebrated on May 10, 1947 in Berlin by cultural representatives of all four sectors as a day of remembrance for the book burning in Germany in 1933.

How the holiday is celebrated
Free books and book exchanges. On Free Book Day in Germany, events are organized where people can get books without paying. Book exchange events are also often held, where people can exchange their read books with other participants.

Public readings and libraries. Libraries and cultural centers can organize open readings, meetings with authors, lectures and other events aimed at disseminating books as a source of knowledge and inspiration.

Social projects. On this day, social projects related to donating books to people in difficult life circumstances, such as children from low-income families, the elderly or people with disabilities, are also often launched.

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Book Day in other years

2021 May 10, Monday
2022 May 10, Tuesday
2023 May 10, Wednesday
2024 May 10, Friday
2026 May 10, Sunday