Germany School Holidays 2026
Find Germany school holidays and term dates for 2026. Our comprehensive school calendar covers 16 regions with data sourced from government education departments. Browse Germany school holiday dates, term dates, and public holidays below.
Germany School Holidays by Region
Baden-Württemberg School Holidays 2026
2026 School Year
Bavaria School Holidays 2026
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Berlin School Holidays 2026
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Brandenburg School Holidays 2026
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Bremen School Holidays 2026
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Hamburg School Holidays 2026
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Hesse School Holidays 2026
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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania School Holidays 2026
2026 School Year
Lower Saxony School Holidays 2026
2026 School Year
North Rhine-Westphalia School Holidays 2026
2026 School Year
Rhineland-Palatinate School Holidays 2026
2026 School Year
Saarland School Holidays 2026
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Saxony School Holidays 2026
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Saxony-Anhalt School Holidays 2026
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Schleswig-Holstein School Holidays 2026
2026 School Year
Thuringia School Holidays 2026
2026 School Year
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Germany School Holidays 2026 — Quick Guide
Find all Germany school holidays and term dates for 2026 on this page. The 2026 school year runs August 10, 2026 to July 30, 2027 across our 16 regions. Each region is sourced from the education authority that publishes it — the sources are listed below — and each region page includes detailed term dates, school break schedules, public holidays, and a printable calendar. Regions covered: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia.
Where These Germany Dates Come From
- Baden-Württemberg — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Bavaria — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Berlin — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Brandenburg — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Bremen — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Hamburg — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Hesse — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Lower Saxony — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- North Rhine-Westphalia — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Rhineland-Palatinate — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Saarland — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Saxony — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Saxony-Anhalt — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Schleswig-Holstein — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
- Thuringia — Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) (document KMK Ferienkalender 2026/27 & 2027/28 (FER2026_27.pdf / FER2027_28.pdf, Stand 09.10.2025)) (last checked October 3, 2026)
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Germany School Holidays 2026 — FAQ
When does school start in Germany in 2026?
The 2026 school year in Germany starts as early as August 10, 2026 and ends as late as July 30, 2027, depending on the regions. Open your region's page below for the exact dates.
How many school holidays are there in Germany in 2026?
Our Germany 2026 calendar lists 4–7 school break periods across 16 regions — the longer breaks are summer and winter, the shorter ones are mid-term, plus the public holidays that fall inside term time. Each region page counts them out individually.
Where can I find official Germany school holiday dates?
Every region page on this site cites the source its dates came from — named, linked, and dated with when we last checked it. For Germany that means 16 named sources, one per region, listed at the bottom of this page. For the US and UK, where no single national calendar exists, we show representative dates and link to official district and council resources so you can confirm with your local school.