School holidays · France · Zone B
Pays de la Loire · 2026
2 school breaks in Pays de la Loire during 2026. Longest is 17 days (Winter Break (Zone B)).
All 2026 school breaks
2 totalZone BAcademies: Aix-Marseille, Amiens, Lille, Nancy-Metz, Nantes, Nice, Normandie, Orléans-Tours, Reims, Rennes, Strasbourg
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Feb14
Winter Break (Zone B)
Feb 14 – Mar 2 · 17 days · B
17d
Apr11
Spring Break (Zone B)
Apr 11 – 27 · 17 days · B
17d
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
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14–Mar 2Winter Break (Zone B)
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6Easter Monday📅 3d
11–27Spring Break (Zone B)
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1Labour Day📅 3d
8Victory in Europe Day📅 3d
14Ascension Day🌉 4d
24Whit Sunday
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15Bridge day → Ascension Day
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1All Saints' Day
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December 2026
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Other zones in France have different winter and spring break dates. See all zones →
Jan1
New Year's Day
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Easter
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Easter Monday
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Labour Day
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Victory in Europe Day
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Ascension Day
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Whit Sunday
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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 Pays de la Loire 2026?
Pays de la Loire 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 Pays de la Loire have in 2026?
Pays de la Loire 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 Pays de la Loire 2026?
The winter school break in Pays de la Loire runs February 14, 2026 – March 2, 2026.
When is the spring school break in Pays de la Loire 2026?
The spring school break in Pays de la Loire runs April 11, 2026 – April 27, 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 Pays de la Loire. See the source link below for the official publication.