Easter break
School-break dates are set by federal state. Use the exact state group before childcare, travel or leave is agreed.
- Edition 2026
- federal states
- Author
- Brückentage-Planer.de editorial team
- Last checked
- Source status
- official sources and editorial review
Dates and regional scope
Easter break 2026
Start with the current dates and verify the applicable region before planning care, travel or leave.
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12 daysto
16 daysto
16 daysto
13 daysto
12 daysto
10 daysto
6 daysto
8 daysto
11 daysRegional terminology
Easter break and spring break
Easter break is also called spring break in some federal states. Both names use the same reviewed state rows around the movable Easter date.
Exception check
Check state and school rules
School-specific dates
Federal-state calendars and school-specific days can differ from the general range.
Leave remains separate
Public holidays inside or next to a school break do not automatically create employment leave.
Earlier editions
Compare previous dates
These source snapshots provide historical context; use the current edition above for new plans.
Related school breaks
Compare another break type
KMK dates and state checks
The displayed Easter break groups are tied to their reviewed source edition. Local school days and employment leave are not inferred from these calendar rows.
Sources reviewed