School Vacations in Germany for 2026: Calendar, List
Schedule of School Vacations in Germany for 2026 Year
Calendars of School Vacations and Holidays by German States
Schedule of School Vacations in Germany
Christmas holidays
- from 17.12 till 02.01.2026 Hamburg
- from 19.12 till 06.01.2026 Schleswig-Holstein
- from 22.12 till 02.01.2026 Berlin, Brandenburg, Saarland, Saxony
- from 22.12 till 03.01.2026 Thuringia
- from 22.12 till 05.01.2026 Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Bremen, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony-Anhalt
- from 22.12 till 06.01.2026 North Rhine-Westphalia
- from 22.12 till 07.01.2026 Rhineland-Palatinate
- from 22.12 till 10.01.2026 Hesse
School holidays by states in Germany
Each federal state in Germany determines its own school vacation times. Select the German state you need to view the calendar and schedule of vacations.
Footnotes:
- The dates of school vacations are presented in our list in accordance with the data from the Secretariat of the Standing Conference of the Ministry of Culture and Education of the German states. Over time, vacation dates may change. See the most up-to-date information at the School Administration of the German states, links to official websites You can find in the vacation schedule by states.
- In addition to official vacations, there are additional days off and flexible vacations in German schools. Exact dates can be learned directly at the school.
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