School holidays in Bremen 2025-2026-2027-2028 (exact dates)
School holidays in Bremen 2025-2026-2027-2028 – this is the topic of this publication on De-Sf.Info. We will provide the exact official dates of the autumn, Christmas, half-year, Easter and summer holidays in this federal state. You will also find out what additional days off will be available for students in Bremen schools.
Pupils in Bremen schools have holidays during school holidays, public holidays and bridge days (additional free days). There are five holiday periods during the school year:
Autumn holidays.
Christmas holidays.
Half-year holidays.
Easter holidays.
Summer holidays.
There are 10 public holidays during the school year. On these dates, schools are closed to teachers and students. In exceptional cases, the Senator may approve additional days off for major events or occasions. For example: On April 30, 2025, schools were closed for the 39th Congress of the German Evangelical Church.
INTERESTING FACT! There is no winter holiday in Bremen, instead there is a half-year holiday of two days. It falls at the beginning of February and takes place on Monday-Tuesday or Thursday-Friday. Due to the combination with the weekend, schools are closed to students for four days in a row.
In addition, the Bremen school system provides for the use of additional days off. Usually this is the Friday after the Ascension Day. But in some years the number of such days can be as many as four.
School holidays in Bremen 2025-2026
Below is a list of the school holidays in Bremen in 2025-2026. Their dates are officially approved and approved by the Senator for Children and Education. The school holidays in Bremen 2025-2026 must be observed by all schools.
Summer holidays 2025: from July 3 (Thursday) to August 13, 2025 (Wednesday).
Autumn holidays 2025: from October 13 (Monday) to October 25, 2025 (Saturday).
Christmas holidays 2025-2026: from December 22, 2025 (Monday) to January 5, 2026 (Monday).
Half-year holidays (winter holidays) 2026: from February 2 (Monday) to February 3, 2026 (Tuesday).
Easter holidays 2026: from 23 March (Monday) to 7 April 2026 (Tuesday).
Pentecost 2026: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday).
Summer holidays 2026: from July 2 (Thursday) to August 12, 2026 (Wednesday).
Extra day without classes
May 15, 2026 (Friday) – Appointed to combine the Ascension of Christ (Thursday, May 14, 2026) and Saturday. Schools will be closed for four days, from Thursday to Sunday.
Public Holidays in Bremen 2025-2026
Here is a list of 10 public holidays in the state of Bremen. On these days, teachers and students are excused from attending school and school events. Some of the dates fall on school holidays, but here is a complete list of holidays.
October 3, 2025 (Friday) – Day of German Unity.
October 31, 2025 (Friday) – Reformation Day.
December 25, 2025 (Thursday) – First Day of Christmas.
December 26, 2025 (Friday) – Second Day of Christmas.
Summer holidays 2026: from July 2 (Thursday) to August 12, 2026 (Wednesday).
Autumn holidays 2026: from October 12 (Monday) to October 24, 2026 (Saturday).
Christmas holidays 2026-2027: from December 23, 2026 (Wednesday) to January 9, 2027 (Saturday).
Half-year holidays (winter holidays) 2027: from February 1 (Monday) to February 2, 2027 (Tuesday).
Easter holidays 2027: from 22 March (Monday) to 3 April 2027 (Saturday).
Pentecost 2027: May 18, 2027 (Tuesday).
Summer holidays 2027: from July 8 (Thursday) to August 18, 2027 (Wednesday).
Extra day when schools are closed
May 7, 2027 (Friday) – Established to connect the Ascension of Christ (Thursday, May 6, 2027) and Saturday, May 8, 2027. Schoolchildren will have four days off from school, from Thursday to Sunday.
Public Holidays in Bremen 2026-2027
On the following dates of legal holidays in the state of Bremen, all schools are closed. Teachers and students have a legal day off from classes and work.
October 3, 2026 (Saturday) – Day of German Unity.
October 31, 2026 (Saturday) – Reformation Day.
December 25, 2026 (Friday) – First Day of Christmas.
December 26, 2026 (Saturday) – Second Day of Christmas.
Summer holidays 2027: from July 8 (Thursday) to August 18, 2027 (Wednesday).
Autumn holidays 2027: from October 18 (Monday) to October 30, 2027 (Saturday).
Christmas holidays 2027-2028: from December 23, 2027 (Thursday) to January 8, 2028 (Saturday).
Half-year holidays (winter holidays) 2028: from January 31 (Monday) to February 1, 2028 (Tuesday).
Easter holidays 2028: from 10 April (Monday) to 22 April 2028 (Saturday).
Pentecost 2028: June 6, 2028 (Tuesday).
Summer holidays 2028: from July 2 (Sunday) to August 12, 2028 (Saturday).
Additional day off from classes
May 26, 2026 (Friday) – Set to coincide with the Ascension of Christ (Thursday, May 25, 2028) and Saturday, May 27, 2028. Schools will be closed on four consecutive days, Thursday through Sunday.
Public Holidays in Bremen 2027-2028
This section lists the legal holidays in Bremen in the 2027-2028 school year. On these dates, students and teachers have an official day off from school and work.
October 3, 2027 (Sunday) – Day of German Unity.
October 31, 2027 (Sunday) – Reformation Day.
December 25, 2027 (Saturday) – Christmas.
December 26, 2027 (Sunday) – Christmas (second day).
January 1, 2028 (Saturday) – New Year.
April 14, 2028 (Friday) – Good Friday.
April 17, 2028 (Monday) – Easter Monday.
May 1, 2028 (Monday) – Labor Day / May 1.
May 25, 2028 (Thursday) – Ascension of the Lord.
June 5, 2028 (Monday) – Monday of Pentecost.
In this article, De-Sf.Info told about school holidays in Bremen 2025-2026-2027-2028. They gave exact dates of the beginning and end of autumn, Christmas, half-year, Easter and summer holidays. They also listed public holidays when schools are closed. They gave additional days off, bridge days. Don’t forget to share this publication with your friends!
