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Bildungsurlaub (educational leave) in Bremen

In Bremen you are entitled under the Bremisches Bildungszeitgesetz (BremBZG) to 10 working days of Bildungsurlaub over two years, paid and on top of your annual leave. The law calls it Bildungszeit. You apply to your employer as a rule 4 weeks before the course starts.

Compiled by Bildungszeit from the statute · Law read on 31 August 2026 · Last updated 24 October 2026 · Spotted a mistake? Write to us

Your entitlement

10working days over two years

Waiting period
6 months
Notice period
usually 4 weeks
No reply
not approved automatically

Under the Bremisches Bildungszeitgesetz (BremBZG)

How to get your Bildungsurlaub in Bremen

  1. from month 7

    You are entitled

    As soon as you have worked for your employer for 6 months.

    § 6 BremBZG
  2. Course

    A course recognized in Bremen

    Each course is recognized individually.

  3. 4 weeks before

    Apply as a rule 4 weeks before the start

    If your course starts on 1 March 2027, hand in your application before 1 February 2027.

  4. Reply

    Your employer replies

    As a rule, your employer notifies you of a rejection within 1 week after your request.

    § 7 Abs. 2 Satz 2 BremBZG
  5. Course week

    You take part

    On full pay, on top of your annual leave.

When does my application have to be in?

Hand in your application to your employer before 1 February 2027

What else applies in Bremen?

Who is entitled in Bremen?

Covered: employees, trainees, home workers, employee-like persons, and sheltered workshop employees.

Not covered: civil servants and judges.

Does this apply in small businesses too?

The BremBZG makes no exception for small businesses.

Can I save up days or combine them?

  • Combining: not possible

Recognized courses in Bremen

All 15 courses for Bremen →

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