Holiday Calendar 2025 - All Public Holidays and School Holidays at a Glance

How to plan your camping holiday 2025 with the holiday calendar 

Camping means freedom, nature and relaxation , but planning is essential. The calendar helps you school holidays, public holidays and bridge days so you can plan your perfect holiday in school year 2025 since the holidays this year differ from those in school year 2024. Public holidays like Labour Day, a nationwide statutory public holiday since 1919, or Ascension Day are ideal times for short breaks.

Whether a family holiday during school holidays or a spontaneous weekend trip, the calendar makes your trip planning clear and simple.

Download the 2025 download as PDF or PNG and plan your camping time effectively. That way your camping holiday 2025 will be unforgettable.

Table of contents: 

• 1. Why a holiday calendar matters 

• 2. All holidays by federal state at a glance 

  • 2.1. Holidays in BW

  • 2.2. Bavaria school calendar 2025

  • 2.3. Saxony-Anhalt

  • 2.4. NRW

  • 2.5. All remaining federal states at a glance

• 3. Bridge days 2025 

Why does the holiday calendar matter? 

• Planning for holidays and public holidays: Don't miss any days off and make the most of holiday periods to the full. For families in particular, the school holidays are key.

• Overview of holiday dates in Germany: Each federal state has different holiday periods , and the calendar (calendar 2025 holidays public holidays) helps you keep track of them.

• Planning vacation days: Combine holidays with bridge daysto get more out of your vacation.

• Overview of bridge days: Find the best days to extend your time off.

All holidays in 2025 at a glance 

The holidays are a great time to plan a relaxing camping holiday. Since the holiday dates vary by federal state, it's important to keep track. With the holiday calendar you can use the holiday periods purposefully for your trip planning. The holiday calendar covers all regions in Germany so you don't miss anything.

Tip: Download the calendar 2025 as PDF here or save the holiday calendar as PNG image file to have all dates to hand at any time. That makes holiday planning even easier.

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Holiday calendar 2025 BW: 

In Baden-Wurttemberg, the holiday periods offer great opportunities for hikes in the Black Forest or relaxing at Lake Constance. Particularly the Whitsun and summer holidays are ideal for camping trips.

• Easter holidays: 14.04. - 26.04. 

• 🌷 Whitsun holidays: 10.06. - 20.06. 

• 🌤​ Summer holidays: 31.07. - 13.09. 

• 🍂​ Autumn holidays: 28.10. - 30.10. 

• 🎄​​ Christmas holidays: 23.12.2025 - 05.01.2026 

Holiday calendar Bavaria 2025: 

The federal state has generous holiday periods, ideal for camping holidays in the Alps or at a lake. With the long summer holidays you can plan extended trips into nature.

• ❄​ Winter holidays: 03.02. - 07.02. 

• ​​​ Easter holidays: 14.04. - 25.04. 

• ​🌷​ Whitsun holidays: 10.06. - 20.06. 

• ​🌤​ Summer holidays: 01.08. - 15.09. 

• ​🍂​ Autumn holidays: 03.11. - 07.11. 

• 🎄​ Christmas holidays: 22.12.2025 - 05.01.2026 

Holiday calendar Saxony-Anhalt 2025 

With well-distributed holiday periods Saxony-Anhalt offers many options for camping holidays. The summer holidays in particular are suited to longer adventures.

• Winter holidays: 27.01. - 31.01. 

• Easter holidays: 07.04. - 19.04. 

• 🌷 Whitsun holidays: 30.05. 

• 🌤​ Summer holidays: 28.06. - 08.08. 

• 🍂​ Autumn holidays: 13.10. - 25.10. 

• 🎄​​ Christmas holidays: 22.12.2025 - 05.01.2026 

Holiday calendar NRW 2025: 

The holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia leave plenty of room for camping trips, both locally and abroad. The summer holidays in particular are ideal for longer stays.

• ​ Easter holidays: 14.04. – 26.04. 

• 🌤​ Summer holidays: 14.07. – 26.08. 

• 🍂​ Autumn holidays: 13.10. – 25.10. 

• 🎄​​ Christmas holidays: 22.12.2025 – 06.01.2026 

Other federal states - school holidays 2025 

Holiday calendar Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 2025: 

Thanks to long holiday periods, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is perfect for camping on the Baltic Sea or in Scandinavia. The summer holidays in particular are ideal for extended trips.

• ❄​ Winter holidays: 03.02. – 14.02. 

• ​ ​ Easter holidays: 14.04. – 23.04. 

• 🌷 Whitsun holidays: 06.06. – 10.06. 

• 🌤​ Summer holidays: 28.07. – 06.09. 

• 🍂​ Autumn holidays: 20.10. – 25.10. 

• 🎄​ Christmas holidays: 22.12.2025 – 05.01.2026 

School holidays Berlin and Brandenburg 2025: 

Residents of Berlin and Brandenburg share holiday periods, perfect for short trips or longer camping holidays. The summer holidays in particular are a great opportunity to explore nature .

• ❄​ Winter holidays: 03.02. – 08.02. 

• ​ Easter holidays: 14.04. – 25.04. 

• 🌤​ Summer holidays: 24.07. – 06.09. 

• 🍂​ Autumn holidays: 20.10. – 01.11. 

• 🎄​​ Christmas holidays: 22.12.2025 – 03.01.2026 

Holiday calendar Hesse 2025: 

In Hesse, conveniently timed holiday periods offer flexibility when planning your holiday. Whether in the mountains or on the coast, the holidays leave plenty of time for camping adventures.

• Easter holidays: 07.04. – 21.04. 

• 🌤​ Summer holidays: 07.07. – 15.08. 

• 🍂​ Autumn holidays: 06.10. – 18.10. 

• 🎄​​ Christmas holidays: 22.12.2025 – 10.01.2026 

Schleswig-Holstein 2025 – school holidays: 

Schleswig-Holstein is a popular destination for campers, thanks to the North Sea and Baltic Sea. The school holidays offer great opportunities for a relaxing stay on the coast.

• ​ Easter holidays: 11.04. – 25.04. 

• 🌷 Whitsun holidays: 30.05. 

• 🌤​ Summer holidays: 28.07. – 06.09. 

• 🍂​ Autumn holidays: 20.10. – 30.10. 

• 🎄​​ Christmas holidays: 19.12.2025 – 06.01.2026 

Holiday calendar Lower Saxony 2025: 

The holiday periods in Lower Saxony are an invitation to go camping at the North Sea or in the Lüneburg Heath. The summer holidays offer the most time for longer trips.

• ❄​ Winter holidays: 03.02. – 04.02. 

• ​ Easter holidays: 07.04. – 19.04. 

• 🌤​ Summer holidays: 03.07. – 13.08. 

• 🍂​ Autumn holidays: 13.10. – 25.10. 

• 🎄​​ Christmas holidays: 22.12.2025 – 05.01.2026 

All school holidays in Saxony 2025: 

Saxony offers plenty of holiday opportunities, with its holiday periods for trips to lakes or to the nearby neighbouring countries. Easter and summer holidays are especially popular with families.

• ❄​ Winter holidays: 17.02. – 01.03. 

• ​ Easter holidays:18.04. – 25.04. 

• 🌤​ Summer holidays: 28.06. – 08.08. 

• 🍂​ Autumn holidays: 06.10. – 18.10. 

• 🎄​​ Christmas holidays: 22.12.2025 – 02.01.2026 

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Holiday overview Thuringia 2025: 

The holiday periods in Thuringia are ideal for camping trips into nature or spontaneous short breaks. The summer holidays are especially suited to longer trips.

• ❄​ Winter holidays: 03.02. – 08.02. 

• ​ Easter holidays: 07.04. – 19.04. 

• 🌤​ Summer holidays: 28.06. – 08.08. 

• 🍂​ Autumn holidays: 06.10. – 18.10. 

• 🎄​​ Christmas holidays: 22.12.2025 – 03.01.2026 

Rhineland-Palatinate 2025 – all holiday dates  

Rhineland-Palatinate has plenty of attractive destinations for campers. The long summer holidays are ideal for relaxed and eventful stays.

• ​ Easter holidays: 14.04. – 25.04. 

• 🌤​ Summer holidays: 07.07. – 15.08. 

• 🍂​ Autumn holidays: 13.10. – 24.10. 

• 🎄​​ Christmas holidays: 22.12.2025 – 08.01.2026 

Make the most of bridge days like German Unity Day 

Plan your holiday days cleverly by making targeted use of bridge days 2025. Public holidays like the Labour Day or Christmas Eve offer ideal opportunities to create longer breaks with just a few vacation days. This way you can enjoy your camping holiday even more. Pay attention to which bridge days in the federal states and in schools.

January: New Year and Epiphany: 

• New Year's Day (1 January, Wednesday): Use the days before and after for a longer break.

• Tip: 5 days off with just 2 vacation days (1 to 5 January).

• For Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Saxony-Anhalt: Epiphany on 6 January (Monday) extends the weekend perfectly.

April: Easter holidays: 

• Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April): Take 4 vacation days and get 10 days off (12 to 21 April).

• Tip: Great for camping trips to warmer regions or a city break.

May: Labour Day and Ascension: 

• Labour Day (1 May, Thursday): Combine the public holiday with one vacation day (2 May) to get 4 days off.

• Ascension (29 May, Thursday): Use Friday as a bridge day for a long weekend.

June: Whitsun and Corpus Christi: 

• Whit Monday (10 June): Take 4 vacation days (7 to 14 June) for 9 days off.

• Corpus Christi (20 June, Thursday): Only applicable in predominantly Catholic states such as Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate, ideally combined with Friday.

October: German Unity Day: 

• The public holiday on (3 October, Friday, public holiday since reunification on 3.10.1990): Great for a long weekend

• Tip: With 4 vacation days (30 September to 4 October) you can enjoy 9 days off.

December: Christmas and New Year: 

• Christmas (25 and 26 December, Wednesday and Thursday): Use the days before and after for a relaxed break.

Tip: 13 days off with just 6 vacation days (20 December to 1 January).

Additional notes on bridge day planning: 

• Regional variation: Public holidays like Corpus Christi or Assumption of Mary only apply in certain federal states, so it is worth checking the local calendar.

• Check school holidays: Pay attention to how school holidays align with bridge days to plan family holidays optimally.