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The 2026 summer school holidays in Germany have sparked controversy due to disagreements among federal states over scheduling rights.

The 2026 summer holidays in Germany have triggered disputes among federal states, especially concerning the special scheduling autonomy held by Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Other states seek to question or remove this Sonderrolle (special role), but southern states oppose such changes, causing a stalemate. This disagreement affects school holiday planning and travel, as well as public transport usage, with strong travel waves and busy routes reported.