No official christmas break dates are available for 2024/25 yet.
Families
Childcare first
School-free weekdays still need childcare or approved leave.
School holidays
Christmas break 2024/25
Christmas school holidays connect school, family, public holidays and the turn of the year. Check the state-specific range before visits, childcare and return travel become crowded.
Answer
When is it?
Exact dates
By state group
No official date rows are available for this break and year yet.
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.
What to do next
Use the date, then plan around it
Christmas break belongs next to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Epiphany where relevant.
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 christmas break
Short answers about state differences, work leave and planning.
Are christmas break dates the same in every federal state?
The current source lists one country-wide range for Christmas break. Still check the school or regional authority if a local school-free day is relevant.
Do christmas break mean parents are automatically off work?
No. Christmas break affect school schedules and childcare planning, but work leave still depends on employment rules and approved vacation days.
How should I plan around christmas break?
Christmas break belongs next to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Epiphany where relevant. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.