Back to school - pictures
Have a great start to the 2025 school year!
Pictures related to starting school, dates and the first day of school in Germany
Back to school picture – Best wishes for the start of school!
Back to school picture with colorful pencils and a notebook with the inscription "Happy first day of school" - a colorful motif for the first day of school.
Back to school wish – Have a good start to school!
Back-to-school image with a green chalkboard held by children's hands and showing the inscription "Have a good start to school!" in white chalk – a classic motif for the first day of school.
Back to school picture with school pencil case
Back to school picture with checkered notebook and colorful inscription "Back to school", framed by colored pencils - cheerful scene for the first day of school and start of school.
Back to school picture – “School starts again!” on the blackboard
Back to school picture with chalkboard “School is starting again!”, three school cones, chalk, set square and red pen on wood – a fitting motif for the first day of school and the start of school.
Transition from kindergarten to school – enrollment theme
School enrollment image: Yellow town sign with "Kindergarten" crossed out and arrow to "School" – strong motif for the start of school, first day of school and the beginning of school.
Greetings for the start of school – All the best for your first day of school!
Greetings for the start of school: A chalkboard with colorful inscription "All the best for the start of school", held by children's hands – a cheerful motif for the first day of school and enrollment.
First day of school – enrollment and start of school life
1st day of school picture with green chalkboard and white inscription "1st day of school", surrounded by colorful pencils, ruler and school supplies – symbol for starting school and beginning of school.
Starting school – a special first day of school
This school enrollment picture shows a school blackboard with the word "Einschulung" (enrollment), supplemented by numbers and letters as a symbol for the first day of school.
The start of the school year in 2025 is a very special event for many children and families. Whether it's starting first grade or the beginning of a new school year – this day marks the start of a new chapter in life. On this page, you'll find suitable back-to-school images, designs, and greetings for the first day of school.
To help you keep track, we've compiled the 2025 school enrollment dates by federal state . This way you'll know exactly when the first day of school will be celebrated in your region.
School enrollment dates 2025 by federal state
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Baden-Württemberg: September 13, 2025
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Bavaria: September 15, 2025
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Berlin: August 30, 2025
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Brandenburg: August 30, 2025
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Bremen: September 6, 2025
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Hamburg: August 13, 2025
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Hesse: September 8, 2025
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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: September 2, 2025
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Lower Saxony: September 13, 2025
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North Rhine-Westphalia: August 11, 2025
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Rhineland-Palatinate: September 8, 2025
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Saarland: September 8, 2025
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Saxony: September 8, 2025
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Saxony-Anhalt: September 8, 2025
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Schleswig-Holstein: August 25, 2025
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Thuringia: September 1, 2025
School enrollment dates for 2025 vary depending on the federal state, as they are linked to the school holiday calendar. It is helpful for parents, grandparents, and friends to know the dates early in order to plan for the big day.
Traditions and customs for the start of school
The first day of school in Germany is steeped in tradition. The school cone (Zuckertüte) , filled with sweets, pencils, and small gifts, is particularly well-known and makes the start of school more enjoyable for children. Family celebrations, group photos, and small tokens of appreciation are also integral parts of the beginning of the school year.