Periods by zone, the most useful family cases, then the right moment to switch back to the planner.
Last updated: March 25, 2026
Primary action
Pick the right zone first, then open the planner with that zone to decide whether you want to align with school breaks, avoid them, or accept overlap.
Find my zone
A department, an academy or a department code is enough. Once the right zone is found, you can compare the cards below faster.
Local helper based on mainland French academy zones published by the Ministry of Education.
Official reference
Open this only if you need the exact official wording around the 2026 Ascension bridge.
Official references
These cases come from the official school calendars. They matter especially for families because they can create a real school bridge without being a national public holiday.
For the 2025-2026 school year, classes are cancelled on Friday 15 May 2026 and Saturday 16 May 2026 after Ascension. It is a key reference point for families trying to extend that period without wasting leave budget.
How to use this page
This page helps families read the calendar faster. The planner becomes useful once you want to test a real month with your own leave budget and overlap settings.
Start by picking the right zone. The detailed period cards stay below only for the selected zone, which keeps the page shorter.
Selected zone
Use this strip to spot the periods that matter first. Then open the full cards only if you need the exact dates.
Detailed periods
School break
Vacances de Noël
Sat 20 Dec 2025 to Sun 4 Jan 2026
Zone : Zone A • School year : 2025-2026
School break
Vacances d'Hiver
Sat 7 Feb 2026 to Sun 22 Feb 2026
Zone : Zone A • School year : 2025-2026
School break
Vacances de Printemps
Sat 4 Apr 2026 to Sun 19 Apr 2026
Zone : Zone A • School year : 2025-2026
Next step
FAQ
Start with the correct zone on this page, then send that zone into the planner once you want to test exact dates and leave overlap rules.
The same public holiday can be useful, neutral or crowded depending on whether your family wants to extend school breaks or avoid them.