Education in Berlin covers primary, secondary and higher education, apprenticeships, adult education and research. Berlin has a bilingual program in which students are taught the curriculum of each school in German and an additional foreign language.
School holidays in Berlin are observed across the city. School dates may vary from one school to another. For more updated information, you can contact the schools directly for more accurate school holiday announcements.
| Dates | School Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | First Day of School |
| Oct 20 – 31, 2025 | Autumn Holidays |
| Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas holidays |
| Feb 2 – 6, 2026 | Winter holidays |
| Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026 | Easter holidays |
| May 14 – 15, 2026 | Ascension Holidays |
| May 25 – 26, 2026 | Pentecost Holidays |
| Jul 9 – 21, 2026 | Summer Holidays |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Berlin, celebrating the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian calendar.
Three Kings’ Day
Three Kings’ Day, or Epiphany, commemorates the presentation of baby Jesus to the wise men.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a public holiday in Berlin that recognizes and remembers the accomplishments of women throughout history.
Good Friday
Good Friday commemorates the death and crucifixion of Jesus on the cross.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday celebrated a day after Easter Sunday, marking the resurrection of Jesus after his death on Good Friday. It is an important holiday in the Christian calendar.
May Day
More commonly known as Labor Day, May Day in Berlin commemorates the efforts of the labor movement.
Victory Day
Victory Day in Berlin celebrates the end of the Second World War in 1945.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day commemorates Jesus’ ascension into heaven 39 days after his crucifixion.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday, commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
German Unity Day
Celebrated all over Germany, the German Unity Day commemorates the anniversary of the reunification of the country in 1990.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Berlin, celebrating the birth of Jesus. This date is set in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.
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