School holidays

Summer break 2026

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

Answer

When is it?

Summer break 2026 is staggered by federal state or school group. The first range is 29 June 2026 - 7 August 2026 for HE, RP, and SL; the cards below show every group.

Soon relevant
7 days until Summer break

Check family travel, childcare and busy travel windows early.

Exact dates

By state group

Full overview
HE, RP, and SL

29 June 2026 - 7 August 2026

Hessen Rheinland-Pfalz Saarland
40 days
School year 2025/26 83% · 301 days until summer break
HB and NI

2 July 2026 - 12 August 2026

Bremen Niedersachsen
42 days
School year 2025/26 83% · 304 days until summer break
SH

4 July 2026 - 15 August 2026

Schleswig-Holstein
43 days
School year 2025/26 84% · 306 days until summer break
SN, ST, and TH

4 July 2026 - 14 August 2026

Sachsen Sachsen-Anhalt Thüringen
42 days
School year 2025/26 84% · 306 days until summer break
BE and BB

9 July 2026 - 22 August 2026

Berlin Brandenburg
45 days
School year 2025/26 85% · 311 days until summer break
HH

9 July 2026 - 19 August 2026

Hamburg
42 days
School year 2025/26 85% · 311 days until summer break
MV

13 July 2026 - 22 August 2026

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
41 days
School year 2025/26 86% · 315 days until summer break
NW

20 July 2026 - 1 September 2026

Nordrhein-Westfalen
44 days
School year 2025/26 88% · 322 days until summer break
BW

30 July 2026 - 12 September 2026

Baden-Württemberg
45 days
School year 2025/26 91% · 332 days until summer break
BY

3 August 2026 - 14 September 2026

Bayern
43 days
School year 2025/26 92% · 336 days until summer 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

Summer break should be aligned early with travel windows, camps, childcare and team absences.

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 summer break

Short answers about state differences, work leave and planning.

Are summer break dates the same in every federal state?

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

Do summer break mean parents are automatically off work?

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

How should I plan around summer break?

Summer break should be aligned early with travel windows, camps, childcare and team absences. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.