Total days
16
Total days
Easter holidays Lower Saxony 2026
Lower Saxony
68
March 23, 2026 – April 7, 2026
1 bridge days around these holidays — up to 4 consecutive free days.
Time breakdown for Easter holidays in Lower Saxony 2026
School days saved
10
School days saved
Weekend days
4
Weekend days
Public holidays inside
2
Public holidays inside
Holiday Composition
Total days: 16. School days saved: 10 (62.5%). Weekend days: 4 (25%). Public holidays inside: 2 (12.5%).
16Total days
Holiday Year 2026 at a Glance
Winter holidays: Feb 2 – Feb 3 (2 days). Easter holidays: Mar 23 – Apr 7 (16 days). Whitsun holidays: May 26 – May 26 (1 days). Summer holidays: Jul 2 – Aug 12 (42 days). Autumn holidays: Oct 12 – Oct 24 (13 days). Christmas holidays: Dec 23 – Jan 9 (18 days)
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Duration by State
Lower Saxony: 16 days (current). Bremen: 16 days. Schleswig-Holstein: 16 days. Baden-Wurttemberg: 13 days. North Rhine-Westphalia: 13 days. Brandenburg: 12 days. Berlin: 12 days. Bavaria: 12 days. Hesse: 12 days. Hamburg: 12 days. Rhineland-Palatinate: 12 days. Saarland: 11 days. Thuringia: 11 days. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: 10 days. Saxony: 8 days. Saxony-Anhalt: 6 days
Lower Saxony16 days
Bremen16 days
Schleswig-Holstein16 days
Baden-Wurttemberg13 days
North Rhine-Westphalia13 days
Brandenburg12 days
Berlin12 days
Bavaria12 days
Hesse12 days
Hamburg12 days
Rhineland-Palatinate12 days
Saarland11 days
Thuringia11 days
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania10 days
Saxony8 days
Saxony-Anhalt6 days
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Bridge days around these holidays
Natural long weekend
Enjoy 4 consecutive days off without spending vacation days.
Take off: Friday, April 3
About these holidays
Easter holidays in Lower Saxony 2026 run from March 23, 2026 to April 7, 2026 - a total of 16 days away from school.
Of those, 10 are regular school days and 4 are weekend days. 2 public holidays fall inside the range.
With 1 bridge-day opportunities around this period, smart planning can extend your time off considerably.
Easter holidays 2026 in other states
Compare dates across all 16 German states
Hamburg
Mar 2 – Mar 13, 2026
104 days ago
Bremen
Mar 23 – Apr 7, 2026
83 days ago
Schleswig-Holstein
Mar 26 – Apr 10, 2026
80 days ago
Brandenburg
Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
76 days ago
Berlin
Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
76 days ago
Baden-Wurttemberg
Mar 30 – Apr 11, 2026
76 days ago
Bavaria
Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
76 days ago
Hesse
Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
76 days ago
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Mar 30 – Apr 8, 2026
76 days ago
North Rhine-Westphalia
Mar 30 – Apr 11, 2026
76 days ago
Rhineland-Palatinate
Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
76 days ago
Saxony-Anhalt
Mar 30 – Apr 4, 2026
76 days ago
Saxony
Apr 3 – Apr 10, 2026
72 days ago
Saarland
Apr 7 – Apr 17, 2026
68 days ago
Thuringia
Apr 7 – Apr 17, 2026
68 days ago
Other holidays in Lower Saxony 2026
Frequently asked questions
When do Easter holidays start in Lower Saxony 2026?
The Easter holidays 2026 in Lower Saxony start on March 23, 2026.
How long do Easter holidays last in Lower Saxony 2026?
They last 16 days in total - from March 23, 2026 to April 7, 2026.
How many school days fall inside this range?
10 regular school days fall inside this range.
Are there bridge days around the Easter holidays?
1 bridge-day opportunities surround this period - see the bridge days section above for details.
Are the Easter holidays 2026 the same in other states?
No - each Bundesland sets its own school holidays. See the state comparison grid below for Easter holidays 2026 dates in all other German states.
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