School holidays

Summer break 2027

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

Answer

When is it?

Summer break 2027 is staggered by federal state or school group. The first range is 28 June 2027 - 6 August 2027 for HE, RP, and SL; the cards below show every group.

Upcoming date
371 days until Summer break

Check family travel, childcare and busy travel windows early.

Exact dates

By state group

Full overview
HE, RP, and SL

28 June 2027 - 6 August 2027

Hessen Rheinland-Pfalz Saarland
40 days
School year 2026/27 82% · 300 days until summer break
BE and BB

1 July 2027 - 14 August 2027

Berlin Brandenburg
45 days
School year 2026/27 83% · 303 days until summer break
HH

1 July 2027 - 11 August 2027

Hamburg
42 days
School year 2026/27 83% · 303 days until summer break
SH

3 July 2027 - 14 August 2027

Schleswig-Holstein
43 days
School year 2026/27 84% · 305 days until summer break
MV

5 July 2027 - 14 August 2027

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
41 days
School year 2026/27 84% · 307 days until summer break
HB and NI

8 July 2027 - 18 August 2027

Bremen Niedersachsen
42 days
School year 2026/27 85% · 310 days until summer break
SN, ST, and TH

10 July 2027 - 20 August 2027

Sachsen Sachsen-Anhalt Thüringen
42 days
School year 2026/27 86% · 312 days until summer break
NW

19 July 2027 - 31 August 2027

Nordrhein-Westfalen
44 days
School year 2026/27 88% · 321 days until summer break
BW

29 July 2027 - 11 September 2027

Baden-Württemberg
45 days
School year 2026/27 91% · 331 days until summer break
BY

2 August 2027 - 13 September 2027

Bayern
43 days
School year 2026/27 92% · 335 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.