School holidays

Christmas break 2019/20

Exact school-holiday ranges by federal state or school group, with planning links and subscription options.

Answer

When is it?

Christmas break 2019/20 is staggered by federal state or school group. The first range is 24 December 2018 - 6 January 2019 for All federal states; the cards below show every group.

Exact dates

By state group

Full overview
All federal states

24 December 2018 - 6 January 2019

All federal states
14 days
School year 2018/19 31% · 114 days until christmas break
All federal states

24 December 2019 - 6 January 2020

All federal states
14 days
School year 2019/20 31% · 114 days until christmas break
Data basis

Official school-break dates, practical grouping

The displayed date rows are grouped for readability from official school-calendar data. School-specific free days or local arrangements are not treated as nationwide rules.

BMB school dates RIS School Time Act § 2
What to do next

Use the date, then plan around it

Christmas break should be checked together with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Epiphany.

Families

Childcare first

School-free weekdays still need childcare or approved leave.

Work

Not automatically off

School holidays do not replace employment leave rules.

Travel

Expect demand peaks

Starts and ends can affect traffic, booking windows and family destinations.

FAQ

Common questions about christmas break

Short answers about state differences, work leave and planning.

Are christmas break dates the same in every federal state?

No. Christmas break dates differ by federal state or school group. The table on this page shows the exact range for each group.

Do christmas break mean parents are automatically off work?

No. Christmas break affect school schedules and childcare planning, but work leave still depends on employment rules and approved vacation days.

How should I plan around christmas break?

Christmas break should be checked together with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Epiphany. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.