Scorching heatwave engulfs regions across the vast expanse
In Germany, the school year for the 2025/26 academic term is underway, with some regions starting earlier than others. The states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia have already commenced their school year, marking the beginning of the academic term for these regions.
Saxony and Thuringia typically start their school year around mid-August, while most other German states follow suit from late August to early or mid-September. This pattern is consistent with previous years, with Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia starting significantly earlier, followed by the other states that begin gradually over the next few weeks.
The heat wave currently sweeping across Germany is expected to reach its peak on Wednesday, with temperatures soaring up to 38 degrees in some areas. The Rhine and Saar regions may see temperatures of 36 degrees, while the southern half of Lower Saxony, much of Saxony-Anhalt, and even the outskirts of Berlin could reach the 30-degree mark.
While the exact dates for each remaining German state in 2025 are not provided in the search results, this pattern is indicative of the trend. For definitive information, one should refer to state education ministry websites or official school calendars.
Some German states, such as Berlin and Brandenburg, will start their school year on September 8, aligning with the pattern observed. Other states, such as Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, will start on September 15 and September 16, respectively. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania will start on September 8, and Hamburg schools will begin on September 4.
Interestingly, discussions have arisen about Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg's "rolling system" exemption for vacation periods from 2030 onwards. This system could potentially allow these states to take shorter vacation periods throughout the year, rather than the traditional long summer break.
On a separate note, October 3 is a public holiday in Germany, marking German Unity Day. This holiday commemorates the reunification of East and West Germany on October 3, 1990.
[1] For the detailed holiday calendar from Luxembourg in 2025/26, the school year start date is set for Monday, 15 September 2025, which aligns with some German states that have later starts, though Germany’s states vary widely in start dates.
- The weather forecast for mid-September in some German states, such as Berlin and Brandenburg, may reach up to 30 degrees, coinciding with the start of the school year in these regions.
- The community policy in these German states, including Berlin and Brandenburg, could potentially alter vacation periods from 2030 onwards like Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg's "rolling system" exemption, allowing for shorter vacation periods throughout the year.
