FRA9 · 09/10/2026 · Higher education
France autumn school holiday 2026: dates to plan around
For school zones A, B and C, the break starts after classes on 17 October, with lessons resuming on 2 November.
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key points: Oct 17 – Nov 2 · Zones A/B/C · school resumes 2 November
Official school dates
For zones A, B and C, classes end on Saturday 17 October 2026 and resume on the morning of Monday 2 November. Pupils without Saturday classes finish after lessons on Friday 16 October. These are the school dates, not this article’s publication date. Consult the Corsica and overseas calendars separately.
Plan your visit
For a family outing, match school dates to Jazz sur Seine children’s sessions or a museum visit. Book transport and accommodation for your actual dates rather than a generic October period.
Adjust your trip
Match this date to your actual arrival and departure. A cultural outing, family day and business trip have different constraints; identify which appointment must stay fixed before adding other activities.
Share the exact dates
Share the complete date, year and location with your companions rather than just “this weekend”. For an international meeting, add the time zone and check the time on each booking.
Keep an alternative
Book the essentials of your trip, then keep a nearby activity without a fixed time as an alternative. This helps if a journey takes longer or a performance has no places left.
Sources checked on 18 October 2026
The links below lead to the organisers or public services cited in this guide. Before booking, consult the page for your actual visit; an announced programme does not guarantee availability or that every session will go ahead.
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