School holidays

Ascension break 2026

Exact school-holiday ranges by federal state or school group, with planning links and subscription options.

Answer

When is it?

Ascension break 2026 is staggered by federal state or school group. The first range is 11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 for HH; the cards below show every group.

Exact dates

By state group

Full overview
HH

11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026

Hamburg
5 days
School year 2025/26 69% · 252 days until ascension break
BE, HB, MV, NI, SN, SH, and TH

15 May 2026

Berlin Bremen Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Niedersachsen Sachsen Schleswig-Holstein Thüringen
1 days
School year 2025/26 70% · 256 days until ascension break
MV

22 May 2026 - 26 May 2026

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
5 days
School year 2025/26 72% · 263 days until ascension break
BE, BB, HB, NI, and NW

26 May 2026

Berlin Brandenburg Bremen Niedersachsen Nordrhein-Westfalen
1 days
School year 2025/26 73% · 267 days until ascension break
BW and BY

26 May 2026 - 5 June 2026

Baden-Württemberg Bayern
11 days
School year 2025/26 73% · 267 days until ascension break
ST

26 May 2026 - 29 May 2026

Sachsen-Anhalt
4 days
School year 2025/26 73% · 267 days until ascension break
Data basis

Official KMK dates, grouped by state

The displayed date rows are grouped from official KMK school-holiday data. Movable school-free days, local arrangements and school-specific deviations are still separate checks.

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What to do next

Use the date, then plan around it

Ascension break especially needs a bridge-day, school-day and calendar-week check.

Families

Childcare first

School-free weekdays still need childcare or approved leave.

Work

Not automatically off

School holidays do not replace employment leave rules.

Travel

Expect demand peaks

Starts and ends can affect traffic, booking windows and family destinations.

FAQ

Common questions about ascension break

Short answers about state differences, work leave and planning.

Are ascension break dates the same in every federal state?

No. Ascension break dates differ by federal state or school group. The table on this page shows the exact range for each group.

Do ascension break mean parents are automatically off work?

No. Ascension break affect school schedules and childcare planning, but work leave still depends on employment rules and approved vacation days.

How should I plan around ascension break?

Ascension break especially needs a bridge-day, school-day and calendar-week check. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.