Holiday breaks
Christmas holidays from Germany: state by state
Each German state sets its own Christmas holidays, and the gap is real: Bavaria runs well into January while Hamburg returns straight after New Year. Your state decides whether ten days of winter sun fit or only a short city trip.
The example this page uses
- From
- Munich
- Travelling as
- Couple · 2 people
- Trip length
- 10 days
- Month
- December
- Total budget
- EUR 3,500
- Currency
- EUR
The trip tool works by month, not exact holiday dates. Results are modelled estimates, not live fares. Change any value after opening it.
Official dates and scope
| Bavaria: 24 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 | Official table by federal state; dates differ by state. |
| North Rhine-Westphalia: 23 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 | Official table by federal state; dates differ by state. |
| Hamburg: 21 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 | Official table by federal state; dates differ by state. |
Destinations that fit this example
Example: from Munich, 10 days, total budget EUR 3,500, December. Edit any of it in the trip tool.
- AlbaniaAlbaniaEstimated whole trip1,450–2,550 EURWithin budget · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and culture.
- EgyptEgyptEstimated whole trip2,430–3,790 EURTight fit · Great in DecemberAffordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers culture and beach.
- Kerala & GoaIndiaEstimated whole trip2,730–4,240 EURTight fit · Great in DecemberAffordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach and culture.
- CzechiaCzechiaEstimated whole trip2,180–3,640 EURTight fit · Great in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers culture.
- MoroccoMoroccoEstimated whole trip2,380–3,740 EURTight fit · Fine in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers culture.
- MontenegroMontenegroEstimated whole trip2,120–3,600 EURTight fit · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and culture.
What to weigh
- Canary Islands, Egypt and the Gulf are common winter-warmth ideas to compare.
- Bavarian families can use early January, when fares usually ease.
- Departure city changes the estimate; switch to your nearest airport metro.
Questions
- Where can I see my state's dates?
- The KMK holiday calendar lists all 16 states in one official table.
- Are these live prices?
- No. They are modelled whole-trip estimates for the example inputs shown. Change the departure city, days, budget or party to recalculate.
Sources
- KMK — Ferienkalender (all 16 states) — Official table by federal state; dates differ by state.
Checked 2026-10-11. Always confirm with your own school, employer or authority.
Related breaks
Photo credits
- Wolfgang Sauber · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- KennyOMG · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Augustus Binu : flickr · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- DominikCK1999 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Badr Rachadi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Costs are modelled estimates for the example inputs, not live holiday fares or exact-date availability. Calendar facts quote official sources for the scope stated; travel tips are editorial planning suggestions.