Academic Calendar
In France, the school-year calendar is set nationally. Exact dates for . may vary by region.
Most France schools operate on a September – early July calendar.
Exact calendar: confirm with the school directly.
Typical France Academic Year
Approximate windows — dates vary by school. Confirm with . directly.
Start of academic year
Early September
End of academic year
Early July
Première période
Sept – Dec
Deuxième période
Jan – Apr
Troisième période
May – early Jul
France uses a three-zone calendar (A, B, C) so winter and spring breaks rotate by region.
Typical Holidays & Breaks
Most France schools observe these breaks.
Vacances de la ToussaintLate Oct – early Nov (~2 weeks)
Vacances de NoëlLate Dec – early Jan (~2 weeks)
Vacances d'hiverFeb (~2 weeks, by zone)
Vacances de printempsApr (~2 weeks, by zone)
Grandes vacancesEarly Jul – early Sep
Why We Don't Show Exact Dates
Calendars vary between schools and may differ even within the same region. For the authoritative calendar of ., check the school's website.