In Germany, the school-year calendar is set by each region/Bundesland/province. Exact dates for Schillerschule 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 Schillerschule 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 Schillerschule, check the school's website.