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School holidays · France · Zone C

Occitanie ·

2 school breaks in Occitanie during 2026. Longest is 17 days (Winter Break (Zone C)).

School breaks

2

Total off-days

34

Longest break

17 d

Calendar year

2026

All 2026 school breaks

2 total
Zone CAcademies: Créteil, Montpellier, Paris, Toulouse, Versailles
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Feb21

Winter Break (Zone C)

Feb 21 – Mar 9 · 17 days · C

17d
Apr18

Spring Break (Zone C)

Apr 18 – May 4 · 17 days · C

17d

Other zones in France have different winter and spring break dates. See all zones →

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Public holidays in 2026

Affect closures and travel demand around school breaks.

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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 Occitanie 2026?
Occitanie schools have 2 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Occitanie have in 2026?
Occitanie schools observe 2 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the winter school break in Occitanie 2026?
The winter school break in Occitanie runs February 21, 2026 – March 9, 2026.
When is the spring school break in Occitanie 2026?
The spring school break in Occitanie runs April 18, 2026 – May 4, 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 Occitanie. See the source link below for the official publication.

School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.