Carnival break
16/02/2026 – 20/02/2026
School holidays in Bavaria 2026
School holidays 2026 with dates for family, school and holiday planning.
School holidays 2026
Easter holidays
30/03/2026 – 10/04/2026
Whitsun holidays
26/05/2026 – 05/06/2026
Summer holidays
03/08/2026 – 14/09/2026
Autumn holidays
02/11/2026 – 06/11/2026
Repentance and Prayer Day
18/11/2026 – 18/11/2026
Christmas holidays
24/12/2026 – 08/01/2027
Public holidays 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year’s DayGerman official name: Neujahr | public holiday | |
| Tuesday | EpiphanyGerman official name: Heilige Drei Könige | public holiday | |
| Friday | Good FridayGerman official name: Karfreitag | public holiday | |
| Monday | Easter MondayGerman official name: Ostermontag | public holiday | |
| Friday | Labour DayGerman official name: Tag der Arbeit | public holiday | |
| Thursday | Ascension DayGerman official name: Christi Himmelfahrt | public holiday | |
| Monday | Whit MondayGerman official name: Pfingstmontag | public holiday | |
| Thursday | Corpus ChristiGerman official name: Fronleichnam | public holiday | |
| Saturday | Augsburg Peace FestivalGerman official name: Augsburger Friedensfest | regional public holiday | |
| Saturday | Assumption DayGerman official name: Mariä Himmelfahrt | regional public holiday | |
| Saturday | German Unity DayGerman official name: Tag der Deutschen Einheit | public holiday | |
| Sunday | All Saints’ DayGerman official name: Allerheiligen | public holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas DayGerman official name: 1. Weihnachtstag | public holiday | |
| Saturday | Second Day of ChristmasGerman official name: 2. Weihnachtstag | public holiday |
FAQ about school holidays
School holidays
School holidays help with family, childcare and travel planning. They are not the same as statutory public holidays.
Public holidays
Public holidays can overlap with school holidays. The calendar pages show both layers separately.
Practical planning
Do not confuse with public holidays
School holidays and school-free days are not automatically statutory days off for employees.
Plan childcare early
School holiday periods matter especially for families, schools and childcare.
Combine with public holidays
The calendar keeps school holidays and statutory holidays separate so overlaps remain clear.
Editorially reviewed: 2 June 2026
Official sources and data review
The tables are checked against official sources. The linked original sources remain authoritative, and regional rules must also be checked for the relevant work or residential location.