School holidays

Whitsun break 2027

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

Answer

When is it?

Whitsun break 2027 is staggered by federal state or school group. The first range is 7 May 2027 - 19 May 2027 for BE; the cards below show every group.

Upcoming date
319 days until Whitsun break

Check family travel, childcare and busy travel windows early.

Exact dates

By state group

Full overview
BE

7 May 2027 - 19 May 2027

Berlin
13 days
School year 2026/27 68% · 248 days until whitsun break
HB, MV, and NI

7 May 2027 - 18 May 2027

Bremen Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Niedersachsen
12 days
School year 2026/27 68% · 248 days until whitsun break
HH

7 May 2027 - 14 May 2027

Hamburg
8 days
School year 2026/27 68% · 248 days until whitsun break
SH and TH

7 May 2027

Schleswig-Holstein Thüringen
1 days
School year 2026/27 68% · 248 days until whitsun break
SN

15 May 2027 - 18 May 2027

Sachsen
4 days
School year 2026/27 70% · 256 days until whitsun break
ST

15 May 2027 - 22 May 2027

Sachsen-Anhalt
8 days
School year 2026/27 70% · 256 days until whitsun break
BB and NW

18 May 2027

Brandenburg Nordrhein-Westfalen
1 days
School year 2026/27 71% · 259 days until whitsun break
BW

18 May 2027 - 29 May 2027

Baden-Württemberg
12 days
School year 2026/27 71% · 259 days until whitsun break
BY

18 May 2027 - 28 May 2027

Bayern
11 days
School year 2026/27 71% · 259 days until whitsun 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

Whitsun break should be checked with Whit Monday, calendar week and surrounding workdays.

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 whitsun break

Short answers about state differences, work leave and planning.

Are whitsun break dates the same in every federal state?

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

Do whitsun break mean parents are automatically off work?

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

How should I plan around whitsun break?

Whitsun break should be checked with Whit Monday, calendar week and surrounding workdays. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.