Exam schedules in Hesse are determined by when.
The education authorities in Hesse, Germany have announced the dates for the issuance of semester and general report cards for the 2026 school year. According to the Regulation on the Organization of School Life (VOGSV), semester report cards will be distributed on January 30, 2026, marking the end of the first semester, and general report cards will be issued before the summer holidays, on June 26, 2026.
The exact holiday times for the summer break have also been set, with the holidays commencing on June 29, 2026, and concluding on August 7, 2026. It is important to note that the dates for the winter holidays have not yet been announced.
On both the semester report card day and the general report card day, school will end early for all students. This early dismissal occurs after the third lesson for regular schools, while part-time vocational schools will issue report cards no later than the sixth lesson.
Students will be given the rest of the day off to review their report cards, discuss them with their parents, or simply relax. The Regulation on the Organization of School Life (VOGSV) does not specify any rules regarding early dismissal on report card day.
For those seeking more detailed information, the official VOGSV document published by the Hessian Ministry of Education is a valuable resource. Additionally, the official school calendar for the 2025/2026 school year, set to be released by Hesse’s education ministry or local school authorities closer to the school year start, will provide further clarification.
If you require assistance in finding these documents or contacting the relevant authorities in Hesse for the most accurate information, feel free to ask.
In light of the announcement, students may find it beneficial to engage in education-and-self-development activities, such as reviewing their report cards and discussing them with parents, particularly on January 30, 2026, and June 26, 2026, when semester and general report cards are distributed, respectively. General news sites might also provide updates on the winter holidays, as dates have not yet been announced.
