Many members of the Lutheran and some Reformed Churches attend special church services to mark the anniversary of Martin Luther's proclamation. Other people have a day off work to spend time with family or friends.
Many people use the day to shop or visit attractions in countries, such as Austria, Poland or Switzerland, as these countries are close to the German states. They also celebrate Reformation Day as a public holiday.
Public life
Reformation Day is a public holiday in a number of German states including: Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. In these states, post offices, banks, stores and other businesses are closed.Stores in some tourist areas may be open and stores at railway stations, airports and along highways are usually open. Public transport schedules vary depending on where one lives or wants to travel. This event is not a public holiday in the rest of Germany.
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/germany/reformation-day
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