Public holidays in Germany in April 2025. Holidays in Germany. Good news for workers and students—April brings two national holidays, creating opportunities for short vacations. Easter holidays, which vary by state, give students a well-deserved break. Plus, the calendar allows for long weekends without using too many vacation days.
Public holidays in Germany in April 2025
In Germany, Easter holidays follow unique traditions and regulations. In 2025, Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21) will be public holidays nationwide. However, Easter Sunday (April 20) is only officially recognized as a holiday in Brandenburg.
Besides the Easter holidays, Germany will also celebrate Labor Day (Tag der Arbeit) on Thursday, May 1, 2025, providing another chance for a break.
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Easter holiday 2025: Different periods depending on the state
Easter holidays in Germany vary by state, giving students different break periods. Here are the official dates for each region in 2025:
- Thuringia: 7 – 19 April 2025
- Baden-Württemberg: 14 – 26 April 2025
- Bavaria: 14 – 25 April 2025
- Berlin: 14 – 25 April 2025 (+ 2 and 30 May)
- Brandenburg: 14 – 25 April 2025 (+ 2 and 30 May)
- Bremen: 7 – 19 April 2025
- Hamburg: 10 – 21 March 2025
- Hesse: 7 – 21 April 2025
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: 14 – 23 April 2025 (+ 30 May)
- Lower Saxony: 7 – 19 April 2025 (+ 30 April)
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 14 – 26 April 2025
- Rhineland-Palatinate: 14 – 25 April 2025
- Saarland: 14 – 25 April 2025
- Saxony: 18 – 25 April 2025 (+ 30 May)
- Saxony-Anhalt: 7 – 19 April 2025
- Schleswig-Holstein: 11 – 25 April 2025
Beware of unjustified absences: Fines for parents
Parents considering extending their children’s holidays should be cautious, as some states impose hefty fines for unjustified school absences. In serious cases, legal action may follow.