German Public & School Holidays

The dates of public holidays in Germany vary considerably to those in the UK and Ireland - and there are more of them. By and large, they revolve around key events in the Christian calendar, but different L�nder (federal states) have different holiday dates. If you are worried about shops and banks being closed during a visit, check our table below.

German school summer holidays are staggered so that while some children are off from the beginning of July to mid-August, others are free from the beginning of August to mid-September. The aim is to avoid over-congestion during the peak holiday season. Check our tables for who is off when.

All dates are subject to change. Please note� that we are unable to accept liability for any errors�that may have occurred.