Traffic jams are likely, especially on travel days at the end of March and around Easter
With the start of the Easter holidays, the German Federal Highway Company (Autobahn GmbH des Bundes) expects a significant increase in traffic on German highways in the coming weeks. For many families, the holidays mark the first major travel period of the year.
Whether it's a holiday on the coast, in the mountains or visiting relatives: especially on the important holiday routes there could be increased traffic and temporary traffic jams .
First wave of travel already in March
The first smaller wave of travel will start with the beginning of the school holidays in Bremen and Lower Saxony on March 20th and 21st, 2026 .
Significantly heavier traffic is expected when the Easter holidays begin simultaneously in nine German states March 30th . Friday, March 27th, and Saturday, March 28th, are considered particularly likely to be congested.
High traffic density around Easter
Maundy Thursday (April 2nd) is one of the busiest days for traffic . On this day, in addition to holidaymakers, many commuters are also on the road, which can lead to delays, especially in metropolitan areas.
While somewhat less travel is often expected Good Friday and Easter Sunday be significantly busier again Holy Saturday and Easter Monday
Return traffic after the holidays
After the Easter weekend, a significant increase in return travel is expected, particularly on Sunday, April 12th . Further delays are possible on major travel routes.
The traffic situation should ease again a week later. Only on Sunday, April 19th , is a moderate increase in traffic expected on some routes.
(RED/PM)
