On the birthday of our Basic Law on 23 May, everyone in Germany was invited to celebrate social interaction – first time ever with a day for getting involved all across the country. And you were part of it!
In the two weeks from 16 to 31 May 2026, you organised several thousand activities. And many more thousands of people took part. Through your activities, you drew a fantastic, bright picture of community, positive and vibrant.
Because that is the idea behind Ehrentag: on the birthday of our constitution, everyone is invited to roll up their sleeves to make our country a little bit better. The focus is on fun and meeting people. Associations, organisations, companies, municipalities and individuals in both urban and rural areas are invited to organise activities for people to join in. These can include litter collection campaigns, inclusive football tournaments, street parties, singalongs, games evenings in retirement homes – there are no end of ideas, as you can see on the social wall below.
Thank you very much for your creativity and your engagement, and for taking part! At the end of the day, democracy depends on people getting involved.
Bringing people together
Ehrentag brings people together – regardless of their age and background. New projects will be launched in your local area, and the day will be a source of fresh ideas and joint experiences with a great and lasting impact. But, above all, it should be fun. Ehrentag shows that volunteering has many faces.
Keeping democracy alive
Working for the common good strengthens us all: the feeling of being able to shape our own world; the sense of belonging; trust in society – Ehrentag is about trying things out and getting involved – for a better, fairer and more liveable Germany.
„We celebrated the values of our Basic Law“
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, initiator and patron of Ehrentag
Why joining in is worth it
Reach out to new people
You can use Ehrentag to connect with new target groups. Provide information about opportunities for getting involved in your organisation – and get new people on board in the process.
Strengthen your own team
Your involvement in Ehrentag lends fresh dynamism to your team. This common effort strengthens the sense of community among your members, employees and participants. It motivates them and helps them to grow even closer together.
Raise your profile
Don’t be afraid to toot your own horn. After all, Ehrentag is a great PR opportunity. Show that you’re a force for good in the region, talk about what matters to you, inform people about what you do and offer your assistance as a partner.
Expand your networks
Participating in Ehrentag is a good opportunity to network with other forces in society and like-minded individuals – in the region and beyond. Seize this opportunity to be seen and to forge contacts.
Support Ehrentag
There are many ways to get involved in Ehrentag. From your organisation’s own project implemented on Ehrentag to various collaborations and financial support for the day itself, each and every idea is welcome. Feel free to talk to us.
The Ehrentag newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date (in German only, we regret to say). We will provide information about the preparations for Ehrentag and will share ideas and inspiration to be used on the day itself.
Ehrentag 2026 Thank you for your commitment!