The 2025-2026 school holiday calendar: key dates by zone

IN SHORT

School holidays spread throughout the year 2025-2026.
Details of zones A, B, and C.
Key dates for each holiday.
Official calendar published in the Official Journal.
Additional information for Corsica and the DOM-TOM.
Use of a printable calendar for planning.
Impacts on families and tourism.

The school holiday calendar for the school year 2025-2026 has been recently established, and the dates vary according to geographical zones in France. This organization aims to balance rest periods for students while enabling families to plan their holidays in advance. Here is a complete overview of the holiday dates, divided by zone, to help you easily project into the upcoming school year.

Zone A: School holiday dates #

Zone A includes several academies, including those of Bordeaux, Grenoble, Limoges, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes, and Toulouse. For the 2025-2026 year, here are the main dates to remember:

All Saints’ holiday: From Saturday, October 21 to Monday, November 6, 2025
Christmas holiday: From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, January 8, 2026
Winter holiday: From Saturday, February 10 to Monday, February 26, 2026
Spring holiday: From Saturday, April 6 to Monday, April 22, 2026
Summer holiday: Starting from Saturday, July 6, 2026

Zone B: School holiday dates #

Zone B includes the academies of Amiens, Besançon, Bordeaux, Dijon, Grenoble, La Réunion, Lille, Limoges, Lyon, Martinique, Nantes, Nice, Poitiers, and Strasbourg. The dates for this zone are as follows:

All Saints’ holiday: From Saturday, October 21 to Monday, November 6, 2025
Christmas holiday: From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, January 8, 2026
Winter holiday: From Saturday, February 17 to Monday, March 5, 2026
Spring holiday: From Saturday, April 13 to Monday, April 29, 2026
Summer holiday: Starting from Saturday, July 6, 2026

Zone C: School holiday dates #

Zone C includes the academies of Créteil, Paris, and Versailles. For this zone, the school holidays take place on the following dates:

All Saints’ holiday: From Saturday, October 21 to Monday, November 6, 2025
Christmas holiday: From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, January 8, 2026
Winter holiday: From Saturday, February 24 to Monday, March 11, 2026
Spring holiday: From Saturday, April 27 to Monday, May 13, 2026
Summer holiday: Starting from Saturday, July 6, 2026

School holidays in Corsica and DOM-TOM #

The regions of Corsica and the Departments and Regions of Overseas (DOM-TOM) have specific dates that may slightly diverge from zones A, B, and C. These establishments often follow their own calendars, enacted by local authorities based on educational and tourism needs. For these areas, it is advisable to check official announcements directly to stay informed about holiday periods.

Impact of school holidays on families and tourism #

School holidays play a crucial role not only for students but also for families and the tourism sector. Anticipating these periods is essential for planning trips, booking accommodations, or organizing recreational activities. By aligning school holidays with public holidays, families can optimize their time and enjoy varied destinations, even to the point of choosing to avoid crowds in certain places. Additionally, this allows tourism professionals to better organize for welcoming holidaymakers.

For more information on the calendar and practical tips for planning your holidays, feel free to consult official resources such as those available on the site la Demeure du Parc.

Les points :

Zone A: School holiday dates
Zone B: School holiday dates
Zone C: School holiday dates
School holidays in Corsica and DOM-TOM
Impact of school holidays on families and tourism