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Balancing Work and Childcare During Germany's Summer Holidays

As children across Germany begin approximately six weeks of summer school holidays, working parents face the challenge of balancing their professional and domestic responsibilities.

By 29 Jul 2026 · 10:31 CET Updated 29 Jul 2026 · 10:31 CET

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Children in Germany enjoy around six weeks of time off school when the summer season arrives. This extended break raises the question of how working parents manage to balance their professional duties with childcare responsibilities during this period. According to The Local, families navigate these six weeks through various arrangements to ensure adequate supervision while maintaining their employment commitments.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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  • This brief is based on reporting by The Local.
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