School Holidays France 2026/2027
5 vacation periods; winter and spring breaks staggered across 3 academic zones. 9 holiday periods across 4 regions.
Key Facts
- 4 regional calendars
- Longest break: Vacances d'été (60 days)
- Academic year: 2026/2027
France divides mainland into 3 zones (A, B, C) to stagger winter and spring holidays. Toussaint, Christmas, and summer dates are the same nationwide. Zone A: Lyon, Bordeaux, Grenoble. Zone B: Lille, Nantes, Strasbourg. Zone C: Paris, Montpellier, Toulouse.
All Zones (National)
| Holiday | Start | End | days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacances de la Toussaint | 18 Oct 2025 | 3 Nov 2025 | 17 |
| Vacances de Noël | 20 Dec 2025 | 5 Jan 2026 | 17 |
| Vacances d'été | 4 Jul 2026 | 1 Sep 2026 | 60 |
Zone A (Lyon, Bordeaux)
| Holiday | Start | End | days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacances d'hiver | 7 Feb 2026 | 23 Feb 2026 | 17 |
| Vacances de printemps | 11 Apr 2026 | 27 Apr 2026 | 17 |
Zone B (Lille, Nantes)
| Holiday | Start | End | days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacances d'hiver | 21 Feb 2026 | 9 Mar 2026 | 17 |
| Vacances de printemps | 25 Apr 2026 | 11 May 2026 | 17 |
Zone C (Paris, Toulouse)
| Holiday | Start | End | days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacances d'hiver | 14 Feb 2026 | 2 Mar 2026 | 17 |
| Vacances de printemps | 18 Apr 2026 | 4 May 2026 | 17 |
See all public holidays: France Public Holidays 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- When are school holidays in France 2026?
- France has 9 school holiday periods in the 2026/2027 academic year. 5 vacation periods; winter and spring breaks staggered across 3 academic zones.
- Do school holidays vary by region in France?
- Yes. France has 4 different regional calendars. France divides mainland into 3 zones (A, B, C) to stagger winter and spring holidays. Toussaint, Christmas, and summer dates are the same nationwide. Zone A: Lyon, Bordeaux, Grenoble. Zone B: Lille, Nantes, Strasbourg. Zone C: Paris, Montpellier, Toulouse.
- When does summer holiday start in France?
- Summer holidays in France (All Zones (National)) run from 4 Jul 2026 to 1 Sep 2026 (60 days).
