Calendar: French school holidays for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026

The country is split into four different school regions that go on some breaks at different times

The four school regions go on holiday on slightly different dates
Richard Henshell
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The long school summer holidays started on Friday (July 5) for children and teachers in public schools around France and will last until September 2. 

The summer holidays start and end at on the same dates for  public schools around France, however half term breaks depend on the school's academic zone.

This system of academic zones helps ensure holidaymakers can find available destinations and extends the holiday season for tourist operators.

France's four school regions 

2024 - 2025 school term

2025 - 2026 school term

holidays practical

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