School holidays

Christmas break 2023/24

Exact school-holiday ranges by federal state or school group, with planning links and subscription options.

Answer

When is it?

Christmas break 2023/24 is staggered by federal state or school group. The first range is to for All federal states; the cards below show every group. Christmas break should be checked together with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Epiphany.

Exact dates

By state group

Full overview
All federal states

to

All federal states
14 days
School year 2022/23 31% · 114 days until christmas break
All federal states

to

All federal states
15 days
School year 2023/24 31% · 113 days until christmas break
What to do next

Use the date, then plan around it

Christmas break should be checked together with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Epiphany.

Families

Childcare first

School-free weekdays still need childcare or approved leave.

Work

Not automatically off

School holidays do not replace employment leave rules.

Travel

Expect demand peaks

Starts and ends can affect traffic, booking windows and family destinations.

FAQ

Common questions about christmas break

Short answers about state differences, work leave and planning.

Are christmas break dates the same in every federal state?

No. Christmas break dates differ by federal state or school group. The Christmas break table shows the exact range for each group.

Do christmas break mean parents are automatically off work?

No. A school closure changes care dates, not workplace leave. Christmas break should be checked together with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Epiphany.

How should I plan around christmas break?

Christmas break should be checked together with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Epiphany. Use the province calendar before fixing childcare, travel or leave.

Data basis

Official school-break dates, practical grouping

Christmas break should be checked together with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Epiphany. Official ministry rows define the range; school-specific days require a province or school check.

BMB school dates RIS School Time Act § 2 How we maintain this data