Everything you need to know about school holidays 2025-2026: the essential dates by zone for successful organization

IN BRIEF

  • School zones: A, B, and C
  • All Saints’ Day Holidays: October 17 – November 3, 2025
  • Christmas Holidays: December 19, 2025 – January 5, 2026
  • Winter Holidays 2026:
    • Zone A: February 6 – February 23
    • Zone B: February 13 – March 2
    • Zone C: February 20 – March 9
  • Spring Holidays 2026:
    • Zone A: April 3 – April 20
    • Zone B: April 10 – April 27
    • Zone C: April 17 – May 4
  • Summer Holidays: Starting from July 3, 2026
  • In rotation: Change of winter and spring holiday dates

The school holidays 2025-2026 are approaching quickly! For effective planning of your getaways or family moments, it is crucial to be well-informed about the relevant dates and zones. This article provides an overview of school holidays to help you anticipate your upcoming departures based on your academic zone.

School Holiday Calendar 2025-2026

To organize your holidays well, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the official calendar. Here is a summary of the school holidays for the year 2025-2026:

All Saints’ Day Holidays 2025

All zones will enjoy holidays from Friday, October 17 to Monday, November 3, 2025. These dates provide a well-deserved first break after the start of the school year.

Christmas Holidays 2025

The Christmas holidays will also be uniform for all zones, taking place from Friday, December 19, 2025 to Monday, January 5, 2026. This festive time is ideal for sharing moments with family.

Winter Holidays 2026

The winter holidays feature a rotation among the different zones:

  • Zone A: from Friday, February 6 to Monday, February 23, 2026
  • Zone B and Corsica: from Friday, February 13 to Monday, March 2, 2026
  • Zone C: from Friday, February 20 to Monday, March 9, 2026

This stratification helps alleviate traffic and crowding at stations during peak periods.

Spring Holidays 2026

The spring holidays are also distributed:

  • Zone A: from Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 20, 2026
  • Zone B and Corsica: from Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 27, 2026
  • Zone C: from Friday, April 17 to Monday, May 4, 2026

This allows each zone to enjoy a moment of relaxation in April while avoiding congestion at tourist sites.

Summer Holidays 2026

The summer holidays start for all zones on Friday, July 3, 2026, marking the beginning of summer getaways.

Distribution of Holidays According to School Zones

France is divided into several school zones, each having its own holiday periods. This helps better regulate traveler flows, especially during the winter and spring holidays. The zones are defined as follows:

  • Zone A: includes academies such as Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
  • Zone B: gathers regions like Brittany and Hauts-de-France.
  • Zone C: includes Île-de-France and Occitanie.
  • Corsica: generally follows the schedule of Zone B but remains a separate entity.

Anticipate to Enjoy Better

Knowing the dates of school holidays will allow you to plan your projects with peace of mind. Whether for family vacations, leisure, or seasonal activities, anticipating is the key to successful organization. For more information on managing school periods, you can check resources like this link for more details.

By correctly informing yourself about the school calendar, you can make the most of each available day. Don’t hesitate to explore other articles, such as the one on the need to reduce the length of school holidays, which you can read here.

The summer holidays are often a time for family projects or longer trips. To become an expert on school holidays, be sure to see the holiday calendar for the upcoming years on this site.

In summary, with this information, you are now equipped to plan your next holidays and fully enjoy these moments of respite that are school holidays. Don’t forget to explore the page dedicated to school holidays for 2025-2026, accessible here.

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