Schulfreie
Schulfreie is a German term used to describe time periods or occasions when schools do not hold regular classes. It is most commonly encountered in everyday language as schulfrei or in phrases such as schulfreie Tage or schulfreie Zeit. The expression denotes a state of being free from school obligations rather than a specific institution or organization.
Etymologically, the word combines Schule (school) and frei (free). While the concept is familiar across German-speaking
Schulfreie days can arise from several sources. Official holidays (gesetzliche Feiertage) are recognized in one or
For families and students, schulfreie periods shape planning and routines, influencing travel, childcare, and extracurricular activities.