Vacances Scolaires 2026 2027 – Calendrier Officiel Par Zones

Le calendrier scolaire 2026-2027 officially establishes vacation periods for all French school zones, offering families precise reference points for planning their year ahead.

Published in the Journal officiel de la République française on October 22, 2025, this calendar organizes metropolitan France into three distinct zones—A, B, and C—each following a staggered schedule designed to spread travel demand and optimize infrastructure usage across the country. The resulting framework spans from the September 2026 return through the summer of 2027.

Key holiday periods include the Toussaint break in late October, the Christmas-New Year period spanning December into January, winter and spring breaks that vary by zone, and the summer vacation extending from early July through September 1st. Each zone maintains its own rhythm, with winter holidays occurring between early February and early March depending on geographic assignment.

Quelles sont les dates officielles des vacances scolaires 2026-2027 ?

The official calendar establishes specific departure and return dates for each zone, confirmed by government sources including service-public.gouv.fr and education.gouv.fr. Course endings systematically occur on the Friday preceding indicated Saturdays, with students returning the following Monday.

Vue d’ensemble des périodes principales

• Toussaint 2026 : dates identiques pour toutes les zones (17 octobre – 2 novembre)
• Noël 2026-2027 : période commune du 19 décembre au 4 janvier
• Vacances d’hiver : décalage d’une semaine entre zones (février-mars 2027)
• Vacances de printemps : étalement sur trois semaines (avril-mai 2027)

Tableau récapitulatif des dates par zone

Vacances scolaires 2026-2027 par zone (A, B, C)

Understanding zone assignments helps families identify their specific schedule. The three zones grouping French académies aim to distribute holiday traffic and balance tourism pressure across different regions.

Zone A : académies et dates

Zone A encompasses eight académies spanning eastern and central France: Besançon, Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Dijon, Grenoble, Limoges, Lyon, and Poitiers. Students in this zone enjoy winter break from February 13 through March 1, 2027, followed by spring holidays from April 10 to April 26, 2027.

Zone B : académies et dates

The largest group, Zone B, covers twelve académies including Aix-Marseille, Amiens, Lille, Nancy-Metz, Nantes, Nice, Normandie (Caen and Rouen), Orléans-Tours, Reims, Rennes, and Strasbourg. Winter break runs from February 20 to March 8, 2027, with spring vacation from April 17 to May 3, 2027.

Zone C : académies et dates

Zone C includes five académies serving the Paris region and southern France: Créteil, Montpellier, Paris, Toulouse, and Versailles. Winter holidays span February 6 to February 22, 2027, while spring break extends from April 3 to April 19, 2027.

Calendrier scolaire 2026-2027 : téléchargement et rentrée

Several platforms offer downloadable versions of the official calendar. Sites like kalendrier.ouest-france.fr provide interactive views and exportable formats compatible with standard calendar applications. Similarly, vacances-scolaires-gouv.com features downloadable resources for families wishing to integrate school schedules into their personal planners.

For teachers, the pré-rentrée occurs on Monday, August 31, 2026, one day before students return to classrooms on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This professional day allows educators to prepare materials and coordinate classroom arrangements before the academic year officially begins.

Jours fériés et vacances scolaires 2026-2027

Several public holidays fall within vacation periods or adjacent weekends, naturally extending breaks for students and families. All Saints’ Day (November 1, 2026) occurs during the Toussaint holiday period, while Christmas (December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (January 1, 2027) both fall within the Noël vacation.

Easter 2027 and Ascension Day (May 5-9, 2027) influence spring scheduling differently depending on zone assignments. The Ascension bridge, common to all zones, extends from Wednesday, May 5, through Sunday, May 9, with classes resuming Monday, May 10, 2027.

For complete public holiday information, dedicated resources such as vacances-scolaires-education.fr provide detailed calendars integrating both school schedules and national observances.

Chronologie de l’année scolaire 2026-2027

The academic year follows a structured progression through distinct phases, each marked by specific milestones recognized by families and educators alike.

1. Rentrée des enseignants : lundi 31 août 2026 (pré-rentrée)
2. Rentrée des élèves : mardi 1er septembre 2026
3. Vacances de la Toussaint : samedi 17 octobre – lundi 2 novembre 2026
4. Vacances de Noël : samedi 19 décembre 2026 – lundi 4 janvier 2027
5. Vacances d’hiver : février 2027 (dates variables par zone)
6. Vacances de printemps : avril-mai 2027 (dates variables par zone)
7. Pont de l’Ascension : mercredi 5 – dimanche 9 mai 2027
8. Vacances d’été : samedi 3 juillet – mercredi 1er septembre 2027

Ce que nous savons et ce qui reste à clarifier

Contexte : pourquoi des zones scolaires ?

The zone system was implemented to distribute holiday traffic across France, preventing simultaneous departure congestion on roads and at transportation hubs. By staggering vacation periods, authorities aim to balance tourism sector demand and reduce environmental pressure during peak travel periods.

This geographical organization also accommodates regional climate variations, with southern zones typically enjoying earlier spring breaks while northern académies often have later winter schedules. The approach balances educational objectives with practical considerations affecting millions of families annually.

Parents planning trips should consult their child’s académie assignment to determine applicable dates. Information remains available through official channels including service-public.gouv.fr and local education authorities, ensuring access to the most current scheduling information.

Sources officielles et fiabilité

Official sources form the foundation of this calendar’s information. The primary publication appeared in the Journal officiel de la République française, with subsequent confirmation from ministerial websites serving as primary references for families, educators, and local authorities.

Le calendrier scolaire 2026-2027 a été publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 octobre 2025, fixant les dates des vacances pour les zones A, B et C.

— Publication officielle, Journal officiel, 22 octobre 2025

• Service-public.gouv.fr : confirmation officielle des dates
• Education.gouv.fr : référence ministérielle pour les dates de cours
• Vacances-scolaires-gouv.com : calendrier interactif par zone
• Kalendrier.ouest-france.fr : vue d’ensemble avec téléchargements

Synthèse des dates clés

The 2026-2027 school year follows a rhythm familiar to French families, with vacation periods distributed across five major breaks plus the extended summer period. Zone-based scheduling creates slight variations in winter and spring holidays while maintaining common dates for major holidays affecting all students.

Planning ahead allows families to secure travel arrangements and coordinate schedules effectively. The Rentrée Scolaire 2025 – Dates Officielles Calendrier et Vacances par Zone provides historical context for those comparing consecutive years’ schedules.

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