When are the 2024-2025 school holidays in France?

The dates for for the different regions at a glance

The school holiday dates ares staggered across three different academic areas, called Zone A, B and C

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Richard Henshell

Published tuesday 13 February 2024 - 16:07 Last updated tuesday 13 February 2024 - 16:07

The holidays for the 2024-2025 school year were announced by the government on February 9.

As usual, the dates are staggered across three academic zones to ensure holidaymakers can find available destinations and to extend the season for tourist operators.

2024 to 2025 holiday dates:

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