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School holidays in Germany: schedule by years and states

School holiday schedule in Germany for the years 2026, 2027, as well as by states of the country.


Schedule of school holidays in Germany

In the list below you will find the schedule of the upcoming school holidays in Germany. To view the schedule of all school holidays: autumn, spring, summer, winter, Christmas, as well as on holidays, go to the calendars of holidays and school holidays in the lands of Germany.

The school holiday dates are provided in accordance with data from the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (Kultusministerkonferenz). Since publication, some dates may have changed. The most up-to-date information is available from each federal state’s school authority (see links in the calendars by state/land).

Schedule of school holidays in Germany

Christmas school holidays (Weihnachtsferien)

Winter school holidays (Winterferien)

Spring break (Osterferien (Frühjahrferien))

Ascension school holidays (Himmelfahrt-, Pfingstferien)

Summer school holidays (Sommerferien)

Autumn school holidays (Herbstferien)

In addition to these holidays, there are additional, established non-school days and floating holidays in German schools. Exact dates can be found directly at the school.

School holidays by states in Germany

Each state in Germany sets its own dates for school holidays. Therefore, you should look at the schedule for the federal state where the school is located. View information by states in Germany by following the links below.

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School holidays in Germany - holiday schedule

School holidays in Germany - holiday schedule