School holidays in Bremen 2026-2027-2028-2029 (official dates)

The topic of this publication is school holidays in Bremen 2026-2027-2028-2029. We will provide the exact official dates for the autumn, Christmas, mid-term, Easter, and summer holidays in this federal state. You will also learn what additional days off Bremen school students will have.

When do schoolchildren in Bremen have their holidays?

Students in Bremen schools take breaks during school holidays, public holidays, and Bridge Days (additional free days). There are five break periods during the school year:

1. Autumn holidays.
2. Christmas holidays.
3. Half-year holidays.
4. Easter holidays.
5. Summer holidays.

There are 10 public holidays during the school year. On these dates, schools are closed to teachers and students. In exceptional cases, a senator may approve additional holidays to coincide with major events or occasions. For example, on April 30, 2025, schools were closed for the 39th Congress of the German Evangelical Church.

INTERESTING FACT! Bremen doesn’t have a winter break; instead, it has a two-day half-term break. It occurs in early February and runs Monday-Tuesday or Thursday-Friday. Because it coincides with the weekend, schools are closed to students for four consecutive days.

In addition, the Bremen school system provides for additional days off. Typically, these are the Friday after Ascension Day and the Tuesday after Pentecost. However, in some years, the number of such days may be greater (see the section on school holidays in Bremen 2028-2029).

Schools can independently establish “teacher days.” Typically, there are no more than two of these during the academic year. On these days, teachers conduct seminars and other professional events, and students are excused from attending classes.

IMPORTANT! A student may be excused from classes for a major religious holiday. This request must be submitted 2-4 weeks before the holiday. Typically, a child is granted one day off, regardless of the length of the holiday. If an important test or exam is scheduled on the date, the school may deny the request.

School holidays in Bremen 2026 (second half of the 2025/2026 school year)

Below is a list of school breaks in Bremen for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year. These dates have been officially approved by the Senator for Children and Education.

• 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 March 23 (Monday) to April 7, 2026 (Tuesday).
• Summer holidays 2026: from July 2 (Thursday) to August 12, 2026 (Wednesday).

Additional days without classes

• May 15, 2026 (Friday) – a bridge day after the Ascension of Christ.
• May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) – a day off after Pentecost.

Public holidays in Bremen 2025-2026

Here’s a list of 10 public holidays in the state of Bremen. On these days, teachers and students are excused from school and school activities. Some of these dates fall during school holidays, but we provide a complete list of holidays.

• October 3, 2025 (Friday) – Day of German Unity.
• October 31, 2025 (Friday) – Reformation Day.
• December 25, 2025 (Thursday) – the first day of Christmas.
• December 26, 2025 (Friday) – the second day of Christmas.
• January 1, 2026 (Thursday) – New Year.
• April 3, 2026 (Friday) – Good Friday.
• April 6, 2026 (Monday) – Easter Monday.
• May 1, 2026 (Friday) – Labor Day.
• May 14, 2026 (Thursday) – Ascension of Christ.
• May 25, 2026 (Monday) – Monday of Pentecost.

School holidays in Bremen 2026-2027

The school holidays in Bremen for 2026-2027 are listed below. The start and end dates are regulated by the School Holiday Ordinance of the Municipalities of Bremen and Bremerhaven for the 2024/2025–2029/2030 school years.

• 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 March 22 (Monday) to April 3, 2027 (Saturday).
• Summer holidays 2027: from July 8 (Thursday) to August 18, 2027 (Wednesday).

Additional days without classes

• May 7, 2027 (Friday) – the bridge after the Ascension of Christ.
• May 18, 2027 (Tuesday) – a day off after Pentecost.

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) – the first day of Christmas.
• December 26, 2026 (Saturday) – the second day of Christmas.
• January 1, 2027 (Friday) – New Year.
• March 26, 2027 (Friday) – Good Friday.
• March 29, 2027 (Monday) – Easter Monday.
• May 1, 2027 (Saturday) – Labor Day.
• May 6, 2027 (Thursday) – Ascension of Christ.
• May 17, 2027 (Monday) – Monday of Pentecost.

School holidays in Bremen 2027-2028

Below are the school holidays in Bremen for 2027-2028. The dates have been officially approved and published on the website of the Senator for Children and Education of the City of Bremen.

• 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 April 10 (Monday) to April 22, 2028 (Saturday).
• Summer holidays 2028: from July 20 (Thursday) to August 30, 2028 (Wednesday).

Additional days without classes

• May 26, 2028 (Friday) – Bridge Day after the Ascension of Christ.
• June 6, 2028 (Tuesday) – a day off after Pentecost.

Public holidays in Bremen 2027-2028

This section lists Bremen’s legal holidays for the 2027-2028 school year. On these dates, students and teachers have official time off from school and work.

• October 3, 2027 (Sunday) – Day of German Unity.
• October 31, 2027 (Sunday) – Reformation Day.
• December 25, 2027 (Saturday) – Christmas (first day).
• 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 25, 2028 (Thursday) – Ascension of the Lord.
• June 5, 2028 (Monday) – Monday of Pentecost.

School holidays in Bremen 2028-2029

Below is a list of school holidays in Bremen for 2028-2029. These dates have been officially approved and endorsed by the Senator for Children and Education. All schools in Bremen must observe the 2025-2026 school holidays.

• Summer holidays 2028: from July 20 (Thursday) to August 30, 2028 (Wednesday).
• Autumn holidays 2028: from October 23 (Monday) to November 4, 2028 (Saturday).
• Christmas holidays 2028-2029: from December 27, 2028 (Wednesday) to January 6, 2029 (Saturday).
• Half-year holidays 2029: from February 1 (Thursday) to February 2, 2029 (Friday).
• Easter holidays 2029: from March 19 (Monday) to April 3, 2029 (Tuesday).
• Summer holidays 2029: from July 19 (Thursday) to August 29, 2029 (Wednesday).

Additional days without classes

• October 2, 2028 (Monday) – bridge before German Unity Day.
• October 30, 2028 (Monday) – optional bridge day before Reformation Day, introduced by decision of the school council.
• April 30, 2029 (Monday) – Bridge before Labor Day.
• May 11, 2029 (Friday) is the official bridge day after the Ascension of Christ.
• May 22, 2029 (Tuesday) – a day off after Pentecost.

Public holidays in Bremen 2028-2029

Here’s a list of 10 public holidays in the state of Bremen. On these days, teachers and students are excused from school and school activities. Some of these dates fall during school holidays, but we provide a complete list of holidays.

• October 3, 2028 (Tuesday) – Day of German Unity.
• October 31, 2028 (Tuesday) – Reformation Day.
• December 25, 2028 (Monday) – Christmas (first day).
• December 26, 2028 (Tuesday) – Christmas (second day).
• January 1, 2029 (Monday) – New Year.
• March 30, 2029 (Friday) – Good Friday.
• April 2, 2029 (Monday) – Easter Monday.
• May 1, 2029 (Tuesday) – Labor Day.
• May 10, 2029 (Thursday) – Ascension of the Lord.
• May 21, 2029 (Monday) – Monday of Pentecost.

In this article on De-Sf.Info, we’ve covered the 2026-2027-2028-2029 school holidays in Bremen. We’ve provided the exact start and end dates for the autumn, Christmas, mid-term, Easter, and summer holidays. We’ve also listed public holidays when schools are closed, along with additional days off and bridge days. Don’t forget to share this post with your friends!