Academic Calendar
In Germany, the school-year calendar is set by each region/Bundesland/province. Exact dates for E-Bau may vary by region.
Most Germany schools operate on a August/September – June/July calendar.
Exact calendar: confirm with the school directly.
Typical Germany Academic Year
Approximate windows — dates vary by school. Confirm with E-Bau directly.
Start of academic year
Aug – Sep
End of academic year
Jun – Jul
Each Bundesland sets its own holiday calendar. Dates are staggered nationally to reduce travel congestion.
Typical Holidays & Breaks
Most Germany schools observe these breaks.
Herbstferien (Autumn break)Oct (~1–2 weeks, varies by Land)
Weihnachtsferien (Christmas)Late Dec – early Jan (~2 weeks)
Winterferien / HalbjahrespauseLate Jan / Feb (some Länder only, ~1 week)
Osterferien (Easter)Mar/Apr (~2 weeks)
Pfingstferien (Whitsun)Late May / Jun (~1–2 weeks, some Länder)
Sommerferien (Summer)~6 weeks, staggered by region (Jun–Sep)
Why We Don't Show Exact Dates
Calendars vary between schools and may differ even within the same region. For the authoritative calendar of E-Bau, check the school's website.