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Guide · as of 29 Oct 2026Semester break 2027: school holiday dates in Austria and Germany
When are the 2027 semester-break holidays in Austria and the winter school holidays in Germany? Official dates for all 9 Austrian provinces (Ministry of Education) and all 16 German states (KMK), plus planning help for a ski or winter-sun trip. Sources retrieved 29 October 2026.
Semester break 2027 in Austria (all 9 provinces)
Austria staggers its semester break across three weeks in February. Dates from the Ministry of Education (bmb.gv.at) for public and accredited private secondary schools; according to the ministry, compulsory schools usually follow the same dates.
| Province | 2027 holidays (first – last day) |
|---|---|
| Lower Austria | Mon 1 Feb 2027 – Sat 6 Feb 2027 |
| Vienna | Mon 1 Feb 2027 – Sat 6 Feb 2027 |
| Burgenland | Mon 8 Feb 2027 – Sat 13 Feb 2027 |
| Carinthia | Mon 8 Feb 2027 – Sat 13 Feb 2027 |
| Upper Austria | Mon 15 Feb 2027 – Sat 20 Feb 2027 |
| Salzburg | Mon 15 Feb 2027 – Sat 20 Feb 2027 |
| Styria | Mon 15 Feb 2027 – Sat 20 Feb 2027 |
| Tyrol | Mon 15 Feb 2027 – Sat 20 Feb 2027 |
| Vorarlberg | Mon 15 Feb 2027 – Sat 20 Feb 2027 |
Source: bmb.gv.at, confirmed by oesterreich.gv.at (holiday calendar 2026/2027), both retrieved 2026-10-29. According to oesterreich.gv.at, schools in the tourism sector may have different holidays.
Winter school holidays 2027 in Germany (all 16 states)
Each German state sets its own winter holidays; the Standing Conference of Education Ministers (KMK) publishes them together. Shown are the first and last day off according to the KMK holiday calendar 2026/2027.
| State | 2027 holidays (first – last day) |
|---|---|
| Baden-WĂĽrttemberg | no winter holidays listed by the KMK |
| Bavaria | Mon 8 Feb 2027 – Fri 12 Feb 2027 (listed by the KMK under “Easter/spring”) |
| Berlin | Mon 1 Feb 2027 – Sat 6 Feb 2027 |
| Brandenburg | Mon 1 Feb 2027 – Sat 6 Feb 2027 |
| Bremen | Mon 1 Feb 2027 – Tue 2 Feb 2027 |
| Hamburg | Fri 29 Jan 2027 (one day) |
| Hesse | no winter holidays listed by the KMK |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | Mon 8 Feb 2027 – Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Lower Saxony | Mon 1 Feb 2027 – Tue 2 Feb 2027 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | no winter holidays listed by the KMK |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | no winter holidays listed by the KMK |
| Saarland | Mon 8 Feb 2027 – Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Saxony | Mon 8 Feb 2027 – Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | Mon 1 Feb 2027 – Sat 6 Feb 2027 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | no winter holidays listed by the KMK |
| Thuringia | Mon 1 Feb 2027 – Sat 6 Feb 2027 |
Source: KMK holiday calendar (web page and PDF “Ferien im Schuljahr 2026/2027”), retrieved 2026-10-29. The KMK notes additional flexible days off (e.g. Baden-Württemberg 4, Hesse 4, North Rhine-Westphalia 3, Rhineland-Palatinate 6) and refers specific questions to the states’ school authorities.
Which holiday weeks overlap
- 1–6 February 2027: Vienna and Lower Austria at the same time as Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia; Bremen and Lower Saxony are off on 1 and 2 February.
- 8–13 February 2027: Burgenland and Carinthia; in parallel Bavaria and Saarland (8–12 Feb) and the start of the two-week break in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony (8–19 Feb).
- 15–20 February 2027: Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol and Vorarlberg; Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony are off until 19 February.
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Sources
All holiday dates retrieved on 2026-10-29. The ministries’ and schools’ own information always prevails; dates can change.
- Austrian Ministry of Education (bmb.gv.at): school holidays 2026/2027 (German) (29.10.2026)
- oesterreich.gv.at: holiday calendar 2026/2027 (German) (29.10.2026)
- KMK (German education ministers): holiday calendar (German) (29.10.2026)
- KMK: holidays in school year 2026/2027 (PDF, as of 9 Oct 2025, German) (29.10.2026)
Common questions
When is the 2027 semester break in Vienna?
According to the Austrian Ministry of Education, Monday 1 February to Saturday 6 February 2027 – the same week as Lower Austria.
Which Austrian provinces have the latest semester break in 2027?
Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol and Vorarlberg: 15 to 20 February 2027 (bmb.gv.at, retrieved 29 Oct 2026).
Do all German states have winter holidays?
No. The KMK calendar for 2026/2027 lists no winter holidays for Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Schleswig-Holstein. Bavaria has 8 to 12 February 2027 off; the KMK lists that week under “Easter/spring”.
Do these dates apply to every school?
Not necessarily. The ministry dates apply to public secondary schools; compulsory schools usually follow them, and schools in the tourism sector may differ. German states also have flexible days off. If in doubt, ask the school.