School year in Lower Saxony
School year 2026/27 · Lower Saxony
Mid-year report card: Friday, January 29, 2027
- This date is officially set.
- 154 teaching days until the end of the school year
- No flexible holiday days are designated in Lower Saxony for this school year.
- Last school day: Wednesday, July 7, 2027
School year 2026/27
First school dayDerived
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The first school day is the next working day after the summer holidays.
Mid-year report cardOfficial
Friday, January 29, 2027
The state sets the day together with the school holiday dates. Source: Niedersächsisches Kultusministerium, Ferienordnung 2024/25 bis 2029/30(opens in a new tab)
End-of-year report cardDerived
Wednesday, July 7, 2027
The end-of-year report card is handed out on the last teaching day before the summer holidays. Classes end after the third lesson. Source: Niedersächsisches Kultusministerium, Ferienordnung 2024/25 bis 2029/30(opens in a new tab)
Last school dayDerived
Wednesday, July 7, 2027
The last school day is the last working day before the summer holidays.
School year 2027/28
First school dayDerived
Thursday, August 19, 2027
The first school day is the next working day after the summer holidays.
School entry 2027Official
Saturday, August 21, 2027
School entry is on the Saturday after the first school day. Source: Niedersächsisches Kultusministerium, Ferienordnung 2024/25 bis 2029/30(opens in a new tab)
Mid-year report cardOfficial
Friday, January 28, 2028
The state sets the day together with the school holiday dates. Source: Niedersächsisches Kultusministerium, Ferienordnung 2024/25 bis 2029/30(opens in a new tab)
End-of-year report cardDerived
Wednesday, July 19, 2028
The end-of-year report card is handed out on the last teaching day before the summer holidays. Classes end after the third lesson. Source: Niedersächsisches Kultusministerium, Ferienordnung 2024/25 bis 2029/30(opens in a new tab)
Last school dayDerived
Wednesday, July 19, 2028
The last school day is the last working day before the summer holidays.
How reliable is a date?
- Official
- The state has set the day.
- Derived
- The day follows unambiguously from an official rule and the school holiday dates.
- Expected
- The school sets the day, or there is no official information. If in doubt, ask your school.
FAQs
When is the last school day in Lower Saxony?
In the 2026/27 school year, the last school day is Wednesday, July 7, 2027. The day is derived from the school holiday dates.
When does school start after the summer holidays in Lower Saxony?
The 2027/28 school year starts on Thursday, August 19, 2027. The day is derived from the school holiday dates.
When are report cards handed out in Lower Saxony in 2026/27?
Mid-year report card: Friday, January 29, 2027 (officially set). End-of-year report card: Wednesday, July 7, 2027 (derived from the official rule).
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School holiday dates are based on the overviews of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK) and the states’ holiday regulations. Report card and school entry dates come from the state sources cited, checked on October 7, 2026. The first and last school day and the teaching days are calculated from these. No guarantee is made as to accuracy.