Holiday breaks
Christmas holidays from France: sun or city?
Unlike the winter break, France's Christmas holidays are the same for all three metropolitan zones: two weeks from the end of classes on Saturday 19 December. That shared window means demand from the whole country lands on the same dates.
The example this page uses
- From
- Paris
- Travelling as
- Couple · 2 people
- Trip length
- 10 days
- Month
- December
- Total budget
- EUR 3,500
- Currency
- EUR
The trip tool works by month, not exact holiday dates. Results are modelled estimates, not live fares. Change any value after opening it.
Official dates and scope
| All zones: after classes on 19 Dec 2026, classes resume 4 Jan 2027 | Metropolitan France zones A/B/C; overseas calendars differ. |
Destinations that fit this example
Example: from Paris, 10 days, total budget EUR 3,500, December. Edit any of it in the trip tool.
- AlbaniaAlbaniaEstimated whole trip1,500–2,670 EURWithin budget · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and relaxation.
- EgyptEgyptEstimated whole trip2,520–3,940 EURTight fit · Great in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
- MontenegroMontenegroEstimated whole trip2,170–3,730 EURTight fit · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and relaxation.
- CzechiaCzechiaEstimated whole trip2,210–3,720 EURTight fit · Great in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements.
- MoroccoMoroccoEstimated whole trip2,310–3,640 EURTight fit · Fine in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers relaxation.
- TürkiyeTürkiyeEstimated whole trip2,170–3,720 EURTight fit · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements.
What to weigh
- 4 January is the return day, not an extra holiday — plan to be back on the 3rd.
- Morocco, the Canaries and Egypt are common winter-warmth ideas to compare.
- Because every zone travels together, compare total cost rather than headline fares.
Questions
- Do overseas departments follow these dates?
- No. Overseas académies publish their own calendars.
- Are these live prices?
- No. They are modelled whole-trip estimates for the example inputs shown. Change the departure city, days, budget or party to recalculate.
Sources
- Service-Public.fr — Vacances scolaires — Metropolitan France zones A/B/C; overseas calendars differ.
Checked 2026-10-11. Always confirm with your own school, employer or authority.
Related breaks
Photo credits
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Costs are modelled estimates for the example inputs, not live holiday fares or exact-date availability. Calendar facts quote official sources for the scope stated; travel tips are editorial planning suggestions.