Each year five to six million people find themselves in Munichā€™s fields enjoying Bavarian traditional beer, donā€™t you want to be one of them? According to one report, every year on the occasion of Munich Oktoberfest, people consume almost 7 million litres of beer and half a million roasted chicken. With the night getting darker, the music becomes louder.

Ā From participating in the ceremony of pulling a keg to running in the parade, witnessing gun tribute in front of Bavarian statues, fun rides, and beer rides, Oktoberfest 2025 is going to be an ultimate bucket list item that you surely donā€™t want to miss.Ā 

When is Oktoberfest 2025 _ Munich Oktoberfest 2025 Dates

Well, the Oktoberfest festival has a great history behind it. It is an annual celebration in the fields of Munich (known as Wiesā€™n) for German beer, street food and Bavarian local culture. It is Germanyā€™s biggest folk fest and is held annually in the region of Bavaria. There is a great history and culture behind this world-famous ancient festival.Ā Ā 

The first ever Oktoberfest event was a marriage celebration of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig with Therese Von Sachsen Hildburghausen on 12th October 1810. The festival dates were later moved to mid-September allowing everyone to enjoy festivities in better weather.Ā 

Oktoberfest 2025 datesĀ 

Each year German OktoberfestĀ  begins on the Saturday of the mid-September and ends on the first Sunday of the October. Like every year, the people of Munich and people all around the world will celebrate the 190th festivities of Oktoberfest on Saturday 20th September and ends on Sunday 5th October 2025.Ā 

Every year, it is getting bigger and bigger; more people are acknowledging this special festival and exploring more about German history. According to a report by Forbes, 2023ā€™s Oktoberfest festivities broke all previous records because 7.8 million guests marched towards the beer tents to participate in the celebration.Ā 

Check out the full details on German outfits for 2025, key dates and best days to attend 2025 Munich Oktoberfest.Ā 

Planning 2025ā€™s Oktoberfest CelebrationsĀ 

It is never too early to plan the celebrations of the worldā€™s largest folk festival. So sit back, pour yourself a coffee and start making notes.Ā 

When to Attend Oktoberfest 2025Ā 

Attending at the beginningĀ  v/s at the end: The two best times you should consider to attend the festivities of Oktoberfest are the opening and closing ceremonies. Both events are equally important and equally tough to get into.Ā 

Oktoberfestā€™s opening ceremony is in the Schottenhamel tents. The official start of festivities happens after the Lord Mayor of Munich taps the first keg of the beer and shouts ā€œO Zapft!ā€, it is equivalent to a green flag wave at the race track.Ā 

The Oktoberfestā€™s closing ceremony is another important event in the Hacker-Pschorr tents, and it is another important spectacle to hold. Imagine 10,000 locals and tourists packing in one tent, the lights going down and the sparkles glowing, it is like another New Year festivities, your 18th birthday, and celebrating graduation all rolled into one occasion.Ā 

Weekdays V/S Weekends: not including the opening and closing days, find a seat for your tush on Fridays and weekends are the toughest. You can easily find a seat in any beer tent during weekdays. Donā€™t waste precious hours drinking and getting wasted. Lose yourself a little bit, get yourself a roasted chicken, explore local culture, meet new people, slay in your German Oktoberfest Outfit, enjoy fun rides, dance away in the musical nights and much more.Ā 

Special Events: like Bavarian Oktoberfest 2024, you will get to attend all the signature events of Oktoberfest 2025 including a costume parade, opening ceremony, family, traditional Bavarian concerts of Munich landlords and much moreā€¦Ā 

Costume for Oktoberfest 2025Ā 

Wearing a traditional German costume is very much important to start the Oktoberfest festival. Nobody wants to look like an outsider among thousands of people. Get your hands on traditional Bavarian costumes before it gets too late.Ā 

Are you buying a new Lederhosen/dirndl this year? Make sure to save it with an airtight vacuum for the next year.Ā 

For the ladies: white blouse, a knee length (or an ankle length) skirt, an apron, a corset and comfortable shoes, itā€™s a dirndl traditional Bavarian dress for ladies

For the gents: white or checkered plum sleeves button-up shirt knee socks, calf warmers, embroidery patterns on pants, suspenders to hold everything up and comfortable shoes. Yes, it is Bavarian-style Lederhosen, specially designed for men.Ā 

There are more unwritten rules, and more goes into the Oktoberfest outfits Tips than written here. What do you mean; you donā€™t know about hair accessories?Ā 

We are selling premium-quality Oktoberfest dresses and accessories that can fit your budget. Donā€™t you have one Dirndl or Lederhosen on hand? Book your costume now with us as Oktoberfest Outfits before it gets too late.Ā 

How to get to Munich Oktoberfest in 2025?Ā 

First of all, driving is not an option, you will never find parking. Donā€™t even attempt to bring your own vehicle and how would you get home after.

The best way to approach Oktoberfest grounds (to The Wiesā€™n fields) is a short 10-minute walk from Munichā€™s central train station (Hauptbahnhof) or even a shorter walking distance from U-bahnā€™s Theresienwiese stop. You can also consider renting a taxi to reach Munich fields.Ā 

Are you a tourist visiting Germany for Oktoberfest? It is better to look into Oktoberfest packages beforehand. Book a trip that also includes you driving to Wiesā€™n Fields and drop you at your staying location afterwards.Ā 

Consider Checking Weather Updates

Do you know why was Oktoberfest moved to mid-September? Because the weather is better and you can enjoy each event without any unfortunate event but you can never really predict bad weather.Ā 

Not every year, you will get the same weather, sometimes it is chilly, and some years the sky is sparkly blue and the sun glows at its peak.Ā 

Wrap UpĀ 

Oktoberfest 2024 is almost upon us and there is no better time to start planning for Oktoberfest 2025 Now. Munichā€™s Oktoberfest is basically a celebration of old culture, it is the biggest beer festival of the year so make sure to check out the Oktoberfest 2025ā€™s tours and packages list before itā€™s too late.Ā