In this publication, De-Sf.Info will examine the following topic: school holidays in Hesse for 2026-2027-2028-2029. We will list the holidays during which schoolchildren have no classes. We will also explain where to find the flexible school holiday schedule (if applicable) and what deviations from the school year schedule may occur.
When children take a break from school in Hesse
Children in the state of Hesse have four school breaks during the school year. In addition to school holidays, students are exempt from classes on public holidays. Their dates are also listed in this article. Here are the mandatory school holidays for private and public schools in Hesse:
- Autumn holidays.
- Christmas holidays.
- Easter holidays.
- Summer holidays.
There are also “flexible breaks.” Each year, the school district can designate three or four additional days off from school. These are scheduled one year in advance to allow students and their parents to plan vacations, trips, or activities together.
IMPORTANT! Every student has the right to request an excuse to leave classes. If they are minors, this must be done by their parents or guardians. The decision to excuse a student from classes is made by the homeroom teacher. If leave is granted for holidays or for a period longer than two days, the school principal will review the request.
Shortened days before school holidays, a shift in the start of the school period by 1-2 days, and additional days off for students on holidays are also possible. These are regulated by paragraphs 3 and 3a of the Regulations on the Organization of School Relations. Please check with your school for this information!
School holidays in Hesse 2026-2027
Below are the 2026-2027 school holidays in Hesse. All dates have been officially confirmed and published on the Ministry of Education’s website. Changes may only be made in exceptional circumstances. There are also four additional days off this school year. You can find them here: https://schulaemter.hessen.de/schulbesuch/bewegliche-ferientage (information is updated as it becomes available).
School holidays in Hesse 2026 (second half of the 2025/2026 school year)
- Christmas holidays 2025-2026: from December 22, 2025 (Monday) to January 10, 2026 (Saturday).
- Easter holidays 2026: from March 30, 2026 (Monday) to April 10, 2026 (Friday).
- Summer holidays 2026: from June 29, 2026 (Monday) to August 7, 2026 (Friday).
School holidays in Hesse 2026-2027
- Summer holidays 2026: from June 29, 2026 (Monday) to August 7, 2026 (Friday).
- Autumn holidays 2026: from October 5, 2026 (Monday) to October 17, 2026 (Saturday).
- Christmas holidays 2026-2027: from December 23, 2026 (Wednesday) to January 12, 2027 (Tuesday).
- Easter holidays 2027: from March 22, 2027 (Monday) to April 2, 2027 (Friday).
- Summer holidays 2027: from June 28, 2027 (Monday) to August 6, 2027 (Friday).
Public holidays in Hesse in 2026-2027
We list the official (legal) public holidays in Hesse for the 2026-2027 academic year. On these dates, schools are closed to both teachers and students.
- January 1, 2026, Thursday – New Year.
- April 3, 2026, Friday – Good Friday.
- Monday, April 6, 2026 – Easter Monday.
- Friday, May 1, 2026 – Labor Day / May 1st.
- May 14, 2026, Thursday – Ascension Day.
- May 25, 2026, Monday – Spiritual Monday.
- Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Corpus Christi.
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 – German Unity Day.
- December 25, 2026, Friday – First Day of Christmas.
- December 26, 2026, Saturday – Second Day of Christmas.
- January 1, 2027, Friday – New Year.
- March 26, 2027, Friday – Good Friday.
- Monday, March 29, 2027 – Easter Monday.
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 – Labor Day / May 1st.
- May 6, 2027, Thursday – Ascension Day.
- May 17, 2027, Monday – Spiritual Monday.
- May 27, 2027, Thursday – Corpus Christi.
School holidays in Hesse 2027-2028
Below are the school holidays in Hesse for 2027-2028. The dates have been officially approved and published on the website of the Hessian Ministry of Culture, Education, and Opportunities. School districts are also scheduling three additional school-free days this school year. You can find them here: https://schulaemter.hessen.de/schulbesuch/bewegliche-ferientage (the list is updated as information becomes available).
- Summer holidays 2027: from June 28 (Monday) to August 6 (Friday), 2027.
- Autumn holidays 2027: from October 4 (Monday) to October 16 (Saturday), 2027.
- Christmas holidays 2027-2028: from December 23 (Thursday) 2027 to January 11 (Tuesday) 2028.
- Easter holidays 2028: from April 3 (Monday) to April 14 (Friday) 2028.
- Summer holidays 2028: from July 3 (Monday) to August 11 (Friday), 2028.
Public holidays in Hesse in the 2027-2028 school year
We list the dates of public (legal) holidays in the state of Hesse for the 2027-2028 school year. On these days, students are exempt from school and teachers are exempt from work.
- Sunday, October 3, 2027 – German Unity Day.
- December 25, 2027, Saturday – the first day of Christmas.
- December 26, 2027, Sunday – the second day of Christmas.
- January 1, 2028, Saturday – New Year.
- April 14, 2028, Friday – Good Friday.
- Monday, April 17, 2028 – Easter Monday.
- Monday, May 1, 2028 – Labor Day / May 1st.
- May 25, 2028, Thursday – Ascension of Christ.
- Monday, June 5, 2028 – Pentecost Monday.
- June 15, 2028, Thursday – Corpus Christi.
School holidays in Hesse 2028-2029
This section provides the exact dates for school holidays in Hesse in 2028-2029. As in previous school years, they are determined by the Ministry of Culture, Education, and Opportunities and the Conference of Cultural Ministers.
- Summer holidays 2028: from July 3 (Monday) 2028 to August 11 (Friday) 2028.
- Autumn holidays 2028: from October 9 (Monday), 2028 to October 20 (Friday), 2028.
- Christmas holidays 2028-2029: from December 27 (Wednesday) 2028 to January 12 (Friday) 2029.
- Easter holidays 2029: from March 29 (Thursday) 2029 to April 13 (Friday) 2029.
- Summer holidays 2029: from July 16 (Monday) 2029 to August 24 (Friday) 2029.
Public holidays in Hesse in the 2028-2029 school year
Below is a list of all the public holidays in Hesse when schools are closed during the 2028-2029 school year. Both teachers and students are entitled to leave on these days. These days are officially non-working days.
- Tuesday, October 3, 2028 – German Unity Day.
- December 25, 2028, Monday – the first day of Christmas.
- December 26, 2028, Tuesday – the second day of Christmas.
- January 1, 2029, Monday – New Year.
- March 30, 2029, Friday – Good Friday.
- Monday, April 2, 2029 – Easter Monday.
- Tuesday, May 1, 2029 – Labor Day / May 1st.
- May 10, 2029, Thursday – Ascension of Christ.
- Monday, May 21, 2029 – Pentecost Monday.
- Thursday, May 31, 2029 – Corpus Christi.
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