School holidays

Autumn break 2026

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

Answer

When is it?

Autumn break 2026 is staggered by federal state or school group. The first range is 5 October 2026 - 17 October 2026 for HE; the cards below show every group.

Upcoming date
105 days until Autumn break

Check family travel, childcare and busy travel windows early.

Exact dates

By state group

Full overview
HE

5 October 2026 - 17 October 2026

Hessen
13 days
School year 2026/27 9% · 34 days until autumn break
RP and SL

5 October 2026 - 16 October 2026

Rheinland-Pfalz Saarland
12 days
School year 2026/27 9% · 34 days until autumn break
HB, NI, SN, SH, and TH

12 October 2026 - 24 October 2026

Bremen Niedersachsen Sachsen Schleswig-Holstein Thüringen
13 days
School year 2026/27 11% · 41 days until autumn break
MV

15 October 2026 - 24 October 2026

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
10 days
School year 2026/27 12% · 44 days until autumn break
NW

17 October 2026 - 31 October 2026

Nordrhein-Westfalen
15 days
School year 2026/27 13% · 46 days until autumn break
BB, HH, and ST

19 October 2026 - 30 October 2026

Brandenburg Hamburg Sachsen-Anhalt
12 days
School year 2026/27 13% · 48 days until autumn break
BE

19 October 2026 - 31 October 2026

Berlin
13 days
School year 2026/27 13% · 48 days until autumn break
BW

26 October 2026 - 31 October 2026

Baden-Württemberg
6 days
School year 2026/27 15% · 55 days until autumn break
BY

2 November 2026 - 6 November 2026

Bayern
5 days
School year 2026/27 17% · 62 days until autumn 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

Autumn break should be checked with Reformation Day, All Saints' Day, childcare and return traffic in the selected state.

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 autumn break

Short answers about state differences, work leave and planning.

Are autumn break dates the same in every federal state?

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

Do autumn break mean parents are automatically off work?

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

How should I plan around autumn break?

Autumn break should be checked with Reformation Day, All Saints' Day, childcare and return traffic in the selected state. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.