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German Presidential Election 2027

The date for German Presidential Election 2027 is Sat, January 30, 2027. 95 days to go.

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The date for German Presidential Election 2027 is Saturday, January 30, 2027. That is 95 days away.

This date comes from Whenext, with a live countdown, calendar file and reminder: https://www.whenext.de/en/event/bundespraesidentenwahl-2027 As of October 22, 2026. Source of the date: Deutscher Bundestag.

Background

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has set the date: the Federal Assembly meets on Saturday, 30 January 2027, in the Reichstag building in Berlin. The Basic Law gives her the job of fixing time and place.

Source: Deutscher Bundestag, 02/26/2026

The Federal Assembly consists of all 630 members of the Bundestag. The state parliaments elect the same number of additional members. That makes about 1,260 people. State delegates do not need a seat in a state parliament.

Source: Deutscher Bundestag, 02/26/2026

The Federal Assembly has one task only: it elects the Federal President. It must meet at least 30 days before the current term ends. That term ends on 18 March 2027.

Source: Deutscher Bundestag, 02/26/2026

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About this Event

On 30 January 2027, the Federal Convention elects Germany's next head of state. The current president's term ends on 18 March 2027.

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has convened the 18th Federal Convention for this day. It meets in the Bundestag in Berlin.

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Frequently asked questions about German Presidential Election 2027

When is German Presidential Election 2027?
The date for German Presidential Election 2027 is Saturday, January 30, 2027. That is 95 days away.
How long until German Presidential Election 2027?
Time left until German Presidential Election 2027: 95 days. The countdown on this page runs to the second until Saturday, January 30, 2027.
Is the date for German Presidential Election 2027 confirmed?
Yes. The date for German Presidential Election 2027 is rated 100 percent confidence and comes from Deutscher Bundestag.
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What is German Presidential Election 2027 about?
On 30 January 2027, the Federal Convention elects Germany's next head of state. The current president's term ends on 18 March 2027. Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has convened the 18th Federal Convention for this day. It meets in the Bundestag in Berlin.