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School holidays · France · Nouvelle-Calédonie

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16 school breaks in New Caledonia during 2026. Longest is 63 days (Summer Holidays).

School breaks

16

Total off-days

436

Longest break

63 d

Calendar year

2026

All 2026 school breaks

16 total
Nouvelle-CalédonieAcademies: Nouvelle-Calédonie
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Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 16 · 59 days

59d
Apr3

1st period holidays

Apr 3 – 18 · 16 days

16d
Apr4

1st period holidays

Apr 4 – 19 · 16 days

16d
Apr8

1st period holidays

Apr 8 – 23 · 16 days

16d
Jun5

2nd period holidaysNow

Jun 5 – 20 · 16 days

16d
Jun6

2nd period holidaysNow

Jun 6 – 21 · 16 days

16d
Jun10

2nd period holidays

Jun 10 – 25 · 16 days

16d
Aug7

3rd period holidays

Aug 7 – 22 · 16 days

16d
Aug8

3rd period holidays

Aug 8 – 23 · 16 days

16d
Aug12

3rd period holidays

Aug 12 – 27 · 16 days

16d
Oct9

4th period holidays

Oct 9 – 25 · 17 days

17d
Oct10

4th period holidays

Oct 10 – 25 · 16 days

16d
Oct14

4th period holidays

Oct 14 – 29 · 16 days

16d
Dec16

Summer Holidays

Dec 16 – Feb 16 · 63 days

63d
Dec18

Summer Holidays

Dec 18 – Feb 16 · 61 days

61d
Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Feb 16 · 60 days

60d

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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Apr5

Easter

Apr6

Easter Monday

May1

Labour Day

May8

Victory in Europe Day

May14

Ascension Day

May24

Whit Sunday

May25

Whit Monday

Jul14

Bastille Day

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Important school holiday information · France

General information

  • •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
  • •Holidays begin after classes on the start date.
  • •Classes resume on the morning of the end date.
  • •Winter holidays are staggered across four regional groups.

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in New Caledonia 2026?
New Caledonia schools have 16 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does New Caledonia have in 2026?
New Caledonia schools observe 16 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the summer school break in New Caledonia 2026?
The summer school break in New Caledonia runs December 20, 2025 – February 16, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of New Caledonia. See the source link below for the official publication.
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School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.