School holidays in Berlin - overview
School holidays in Berlin are just as important as statutory public holidays for many families. They define when trips can be planned, childcare has to be organised and shared activities can take place.
This page lists the school holiday dates for the school years 2025/2026, 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 with start, end, weekdays, duration and the first school day afterwards.
For combining school holidays with statutory public holidays, use the Berlin Public Holidays homepage.
Next school holidays in Berlin
Based on the status of 08.06.2026, the next school holidays in Berlin are the 2026 summer holidays.
| School holiday | Start | End | Duration | First school day after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2026 | , Thursday | , Saturday | 45 calendar days | , Monday |
Berlin school holidays compared with statutory public holidays
School holidays and statutory public holidays are often mentioned together, but they have different legal functions and are set by different rules.
Statutory public holidays apply to the whole population: work and lessons usually pause, and many shops are closed. School holidays mainly affect pupils and teachers. For many working parents, school holiday dates are normal working days that require childcare planning.
Families often combine school holidays and public holidays to create longer free periods, for example when a statutory holiday falls during a school break or when bridge days are available.
Berlin school holidays 2025/2026 to 2027/2028 at a glance
The following tables show the official school holiday dates for the school years 2025/2026, 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. Durations are counted as calendar days.
School year 2025/2026
| Holiday name | Start | End | Start weekday | End weekday | Duration | First school day after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn break | Monday | Saturday | 13 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Christmas break | Monday | Friday | 12 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Winter break | Monday | Saturday | 6 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Easter break | Monday | Friday | 12 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Day without lessons under AZVO | Friday | Friday | 1 calendar day | , Monday | ||
| Whitsun break | Tuesday | Tuesday | 1 calendar day | , Wednesday | ||
| Summer holidays | Thursday | Saturday | 45 calendar days | , Monday |
School year 2026/2027
| Holiday name | Start | End | Start weekday | End weekday | Duration | First school day after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn break | Monday | Saturday | 13 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Christmas break | Wednesday | Saturday | 11 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Winter break | Monday | Saturday | 6 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Easter break | Monday | Friday | 12 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Day without lessons under AZVO | Friday | Friday | 1 calendar day | , Monday | ||
| Whitsun break | Tuesday | Wednesday | 2 calendar days | , Thursday | ||
| Summer holidays | Thursday | Saturday | 45 calendar days | , Monday |
School year 2027/2028
| Holiday name | Start | End | Start weekday | End weekday | Duration | First school day after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn break | Monday | Saturday | 13 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Christmas break | Wednesday | Friday | 10 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Winter break | Monday | Saturday | 6 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Easter break | Monday | Saturday | 13 calendar days | , Monday | ||
| Day without lessons under AZVO | Friday | Friday | 1 calendar day | , Monday | ||
| Whitsun break | Thursday | Friday | 2 calendar days | , Tuesday | ||
| Summer holidays | Saturday | Saturday | 43 calendar days | , Monday |
Additional note for 2027/2028: on , Berlin has a one-off statutory public holiday for the 75th anniversary of the uprising of 17 June 1953. Details are on the Berlin public holidays 2028 page.
Planning leave and childcare
Good school holiday planning helps families use annual leave sensibly, find childcare options and reduce stress during the year.
Bridge days in May are especially relevant. In 2026, 2027 and 2028, days without lessons around Ascension Day can create long weekends that are useful for short trips or childcare solutions.
Combining these dates with Berlin public holidays 2026, Berlin public holidays 2027 and Berlin public holidays 2028 makes longer free periods easier to see.
Last updated on 08.06.2026.
Frequently asked questions about school holidays in Berlin
The most important questions about the next school holidays, summer holidays and official sources are answered here briefly.
When are the next school holidays in Berlin?
Based on the status of 8 June 2026, the next school holidays in Berlin are the summer holidays from 9 July 2026 to 22 August 2026.
When are the 2026 summer holidays in Berlin?
The 2026 summer holidays in Berlin begin on Thursday, 9 July 2026 and end on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
When are the 2027 summer holidays in Berlin?
The 2027 summer holidays in Berlin begin on Thursday, 1 July 2027 and end on Saturday, 14 August 2027.
Are public holidays automatically school holidays?
No. Public holidays are days without regular lessons, but they are not automatically part of the school holiday periods.
Where can I find the official school holiday dates for Berlin?
The official dates are published by the Berlin Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family. Official sources should be checked before binding plans are made.