During the Late-Night Vaccination Event on 12 November 2026, pharmacies and other vaccination centres in Northern Germany will also extend their opening hours. Vaccinations against flu and Covid-19. The nationwide initiative is aimed, among others, at people who find it difficult to fit a visit in during normal opening hours.
In addition to pharmacies, GP surgeries, public health offices and other facilities are taking part. Which vaccinations are offered and whether an appointment is needed depends on the individual centre. According to the organisers, many locations allow walk-in visits, while others require people to book. A map of the event lists participating vaccination centres and their services.
North German Broadcasting reported on 11 November that many public health offices, surgeries and pharmacies in the north also plan to stay open longer. It refers to studies which suggest that, when vaccination rates against Influenza are low, attitudes towards vaccination are not the only factor: lack of time and difficulties booking appointments can also prevent people from getting vaccinated. The evening event aims to address these practical barriers.
In Hamburg there is also another service: the public health offices in the seven districts are offering extended vaccination clinics on 10 and 11 November. According to NDR, vaccinations against flu, Covid-19 and other respiratory pathogens are planned there. An appointment can be booked but is not required. The district vaccination days and the nationwide Late-Night Vaccination Event are therefore separate initiatives, even though they take place close together.
The Late-Night Vaccination Event is being held for the fourth time. It is organised by the Federal Association of Community Pharmacists. It is part of the vaccination action week run by the Federal Ministry of Health from 9 to 15 November 2026. Alongside the map for the vaccination event, the federal health portal lists other local services. It notes that its list reflects the information available at the time of publication and may not include every participating facility.
According to the organisers, a consultation is provided before vaccination. Questions about personal vaccination coverage and the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Vaccination can be discussed. The fact that a vaccination centre is taking part in the initiative does not, by itself, indicate which vaccination is advisable in an individual case.
The initiative extends opening times for one evening, but does not replace regular healthcare provision. Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations are also available during the season at GP surgeries and pharmacies that administer vaccines, independently of the action week. Before the event, it is not yet known how many people will use the additional service or whether it will reach people who would otherwise have gone without vaccination.
Editor: Clara Simonichek (Article created with AI assistance).