School vacations 2025 in France
In France, the school vacations 2025 is divided into different periods throughout the year. These periods vary according to the three academic zones (A, B and C) in order to spread out the flow of holidaymakers and optimize the use of tourist infrastructures. in the country.
School Holiday Calendar 2024-2025
| Vacations | Zone A Besançon, Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Dijon, Grenoble, Limoges, Lyon, Poitiers. | Zone B Aix-Marseille, Amiens, Caen, Lille, Nancy-Metz, Nantes, Nice, Orléans-Tours, Reims, Rennes, Rouen, Strasbourg. | Zone C Créteil, Montpellier, Paris, Toulouse, Versailles. |
| All Saints' Day vacations | October 19 - November 4, 2024 | October 19 - November 4, 2024 | October 19 - November 4, 2024 |
| Christmas vacations | December 21, 2024 - January 6, 2025 | December 21, 2024 - January 6, 2025 | December 21, 2024 - January 6, 2025 |
| Winter vacations | February 22 - March 10, 2025 | February 8 - February 24, 2025 | February 15 - March 3, 2025 |
| Spring vacations | April 19 - May 5, 2025 | April 5 - April 22, 2025 | April 12 - April 28, 2025 |
| Ascension Day Bridge | May 29 - June 1, 2025 | May 29 - June 1, 2025 | May 29 - June 1, 2025 |
| Summer vacations | July 5, 2025 | July 5, 2025 | July 5, 2025 |
Academic zones in France
Metropolitan France is divided into three academic zones:
- Zone A Besançon, Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Dijon, Grenoble, Limoges, Lyon, Poitiers.
- Zone B Aix-Marseille, Amiens, Caen, Lille, Nancy-Metz, Nantes, Nice, Orléans-Tours, Reims, Rennes, Rouen, Strasbourg.
- Zone C Créteil, Montpellier, Paris, Toulouse, Versailles.
Winter vacation 2025
Visit winter vacations 2025 are programmed as follows:
- Zone A Saturday, February 22 to Monday, March 10, 2025.
- Zone B Saturday, February 8 to Monday, February 24, 2025.
- Zone C Saturday, February 15 to Monday, March 3, 2025.
These dates allow families to plan winter activities, such as winter sports, according to their academic zone.
Spring break 2025
Visit spring break 2025 are distributed as follows:
- Zone A From Saturday April 19 to Monday May 5, 2025.
- Zone B From Saturday April 5 to Tuesday April 22, 2025.
- Zone C From Saturday April 12 to Monday April 28, 2025.
These vacations often coincide with Easter, providing an opportunity to enjoy the first fine days of spring.
Ascension Day Bridge 2025
For the year 2024-2025, pupils in zones A, B and C will have no classes on Friday May 30, 2025 and Saturday May 31, 2025, thus extending the Ascension weekend.
Summer vacation 2025
Visit summer vacation 2025 will begin for all zones on Saturday, July 5, 2025. This is the most eagerly awaited period of the school year, marking the end of classes and the start of the summer vacations.
All Saints' Day vacation 2025
Visit All Saints' Day vacation 2025 will take place from Saturday October 18 to Monday November 3, 2025 for all zones. These vacations give students a break after the start of the school year.
Christmas Holidays 2025
Visit Christmas break 2025 are scheduled from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Monday, January 5, 2026. This festive period is an opportunity for families to get together and celebrate the festive season.
Special features of French overseas departments and territories
Overseas departments and territories have their own school calendars, adapted to local conditions. For example, on Reunion Island, the school year generally starts in August, due to the inversion of the seasons compared to mainland France. It is therefore essential to consult the specific calendar for each territory to find out the exact dates of school vacations.
School vacations in mainland France for the 2025-2026 school year
Here's the calendar official school vacations in mainland France for the 2025-2026 school yearzone by zone, in accordance with the order of December 8, 2022 :
Dates by zone
Zone A
(Besançon, Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Dijon, Grenoble, Limoges, Lyon, Poitiers)
Back to school Monday, September 1, 2025
All Saints' Day vacations From saturday, october 18 to monday, november 3, 2025
Christmas vacations From Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Monday, January 5, 2026
Winter vacations From saturday february 7 to monday february 23, 2026
Spring vacations (Easter) From saturday april 4 to monday april 20, 2026
Ascension Day Bridge vacation between Wednesday May 13 and Monday May 18, 2026 (no classes on Friday May 15 and Saturday May 16)
Summer vacations from Saturday, July 4, 2026
Zone B
(Aix-Marseille, Amiens, Caen, Lille, Nancy-Metz, Nantes, Nice, Orléans-Tours, Reims, Rennes, Rouen, Strasbourg)
Start date: Monday, September 1, 2025
All Saints' Day: Sat Oct 18 - Mon Nov 3, 2025
Christmas: Sat Dec 20, 2025 - Mon Jan 5, 2026
Winter: Sat Feb 14 - Mon Mar 2, 2026
Spring: Sat April 11 - Mon April 27, 2026
Ascension Day: also vacation Fri May 15 & Sat May 16, 2026
High vacations: from Sat 4 July 2026
Zone C
(Créteil, Montpellier, Paris, Toulouse, Versailles)
Start date: Monday, September 1, 2025
All Saints' Day: Sat Oct 18 - Mon Nov 3, 2025
Christmas: Sat Dec 20, 2025 - Mon Jan 5, 2026
Winter: Sat Feb 21 - Mon Mar 9, 2026
Spring: Sat April 18 - Mon May 4, 2026
Ascension Day: same as vacations May 15 and 16, 2026
High vacation: Sat July 4, 2026
Corsica zone
The calendar is adapted locally by academic decree, but the major holidays of All Saints' Day, Christmas, winter and spring are generally aligned with the metropolitan areas, and the long vacations begin around July 4, 2026.
A simulator is available on Service-Public.fr to find out the exact dates for your local education authority.
Please note
- All vacations start after class Saturday (or Friday evening if school is not in session on Saturday). Pick-up takes place Monday morning indicated.
- The Ascension Bridge (vacations on May 15 and 16, 2026) applies to all zones A, B and C .
Synthetic summary
| Zone | Toussaint | Noël | Winter | Spring | High vacations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Oct 18 - Nov 3 | Dec 20 - Jan 5 | Feb 7 - Feb 23 | Apr 4 - Apr 20 | from July 4 |
| B | Oct 18 - Nov 3 | Dec 20 - Jan 5 | Feb 14 - March 2 | Apr 11 - Apr 27 | from July 4 |
| C | Oct 18 - Nov 3 | Dec 20 - Jan 5 | Feb 21 - March 9 | Apr 18 - May 4 | from July 4 |
Further information
- Back to school Monday, September 1, 2025 for all zones.
- All Saints' Day and Christmas vacations are common to all three zones. winter and spring are staggered according to zone to distribute travel flows.
FAQ school vacations 2025
What are the school vacations in 2025 for zone B?
For zone B, the school vacations in 2025 are :
- Winter vacations : from Saturday, February 8 to Monday, February 24, 2025
- Spring vacations : from Saturday April 5 to Tuesday April 22, 2025
- Summer vacations : from Saturday, July 5, 2025
What are the school vacations in 2025 for zone A?
For zone A, the school vacations in 2025 are :
- Winter vacations : from Saturday 22 February to Monday 10 March 2025
- Spring vacations : from Saturday April 19 to Monday May 5, 2025
- Summer vacations : from Saturday, July 5, 2025
What are the school vacations in 2025 for zone C?
For zone C, the school vacations in 2025 are :
- Winter vacations : from Saturday 15 February to Monday 3 March 2025
- Spring vacations : from Saturday April 12 to Monday April 28, 2025
- Summer vacations : from Saturday, July 5, 2025
Conclusion
The calendar of school vacations 2025 is designed to balance learning and rest periods throughout the year. It is important for families, teachers and tourism professionals to refer to the official dates in order to plan activities and vacations efficiently.
For further details and to consult the official calendar, please visit the Ministry of Education website.
For information specific to French overseas departments and territories, we recommend consulting the websites of the academies concerned.
Finally, for detailed information on the country's regions and tourist attractions, you can consult the dedicated guide.
To find out more about the school calendar in France, please consult the corresponding page on Wikipedia.
