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24 December 2025 to 1 January 2026

24 December 2025 to 1 January 2026: The German National Library will be closed at both locations. The exhibitions of the German Exile Archive 1933–1945 will also be closed. The exhibitions of the German Museum of Books and Writing will open from 10:00 to 18:00 on 27, 28 and 30 December.

Information on tax deductibility

Donations are tax-deductible for natural persons under section 10b of the German Income Tax Act (EStG) and for corporate entities under section 9 of the German Corporation Tax Act (KStG). In order to deduct your donation from taxes, you will need a receipt. If your donation is no more than 300.00 euros, you are not obliged to submit a receipt to the tax authorities. A confirmation from the bank including the names and account numbers of the donor and recipient, the amount, the transaction date, the purpose for which the tax relief is to be granted and the information "Donation" is usually sufficient.

Please fill out the form (only available in German) if you need a receipt for your donation. Receipts are issued after the end of the calendar year.

Last changes: 06.02.2025

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