School holidays · Germany
Berlin · 2026
8 school breaks in Berlin during 2026. Longest is 45 days (Summer Holidays).
Next school break
Summer Holidays
Jul 9 – Aug 22 · 45 days
34
days away
All 2026 school breaks
8 totalListCalendar
Dec22
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days
12d
Feb2
Winter Break
Feb 2 – 7 · 6 days
6d
Mar30
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 – Apr 10 · 12 days
12d
May15
No classes day
May 15 – 15 · 1 day
1d
May26
Pentecost
May 26 – 26 · 1 day
1d
May30
No classes day
May 30 – 30 · 1 day
1d
Jul9
Summer Holidays
Jul 9 – Aug 22 · 45 days
45d
Oct19
Autumn Holidays
Oct 19 – 31 · 13 days
13d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
22–Jan 2Christmas Holiday
February 2026
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2–7Winter Break
March 2026
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8International Women's Day
30–Apr 10Easter Holiday
April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
5Easter
6Easter Monday📅 3d
May 2026
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1Labour Day📅 3d
14Ascension Day🌉 4d
25Whit Monday📅 3d
15Bridge day → Ascension Day
15–15No classes day
26–26Pentecost
30–30No classes day
June 2026
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July 2026
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9–Aug 22Summer Holidays
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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3German Unity Day
19–31Autumn Holidays
November 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Boxing Day
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Mar8
International Women's Day
Apr3
Good Friday
Apr5
Easter
Apr6
Easter Monday
May1
Labour Day
May14
Ascension Day
May25
Whit Monday
Oct3
German Unity Day
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Important school holiday information · Germany
General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Berlin 2026?
Berlin schools have 8 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Berlin have in 2026?
Berlin schools observe 8 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Berlin 2026?
The Christmas school break in Berlin runs December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
When is the winter school break in Berlin 2026?
The winter school break in Berlin runs February 2, 2026 – February 7, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in Berlin 2026?
The Easter school break in Berlin runs March 30, 2026 – April 10, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Berlin 2026?
The summer school break in Berlin runs July 9, 2026 – August 22, 2026.
When is the autumn school break in Berlin 2026?
The autumn school break in Berlin runs October 19, 2026 – October 31, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Berlin. See the source link below for the official publication.