Holiday breaks
Lyon winter school break: family trips
Service Public lists the Lyon academy (Zone A) school holidays. A published start date means the break begins after classes that day, and the end date is the morning pupils return, so it is not an inclusive holiday day; where there are no Saturday classes, the break effectively starts after Friday classes. Zone A's winter break is the earliest of the three French pages here. Other zones and overseas academies differ.
The example this page uses
- From
- Lyon
- Travelling as
- Family · 4 people
- Trip length
- 7 days
- Month
- February
- Total budget
- EUR 5,500
- 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
| Winter: after classes 13 Feb 2027, return 1 Mar | Lyon academy, Zone A, metropolitan school calendar; not all of France. The start date is after classes; the end date is the morning pupils return. |
| Spring: after classes 10 Apr, return 26 Apr | Lyon academy, Zone A, metropolitan school calendar; not all of France. The start date is after classes; the end date is the morning pupils return. |
| Christmas: after classes 19 Dec 2026, return 4 Jan 2027; summer: after classes 3 Jul 2027 | Lyon academy, Zone A, metropolitan school calendar; not all of France. The start date is after classes; the end date is the morning pupils return. |
Destinations that fit this example
Example: from Lyon, 7 days, total budget EUR 5,500, February. Edit any of it in the trip tool.
- Bosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia and HerzegovinaEstimated whole trip2,590–4,310 EURWithin budget · Mixed in FebruaryOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers nature.
- CzechiaCzechiaEstimated whole trip2,580–4,530 EURWithin budget · Off-season in FebruaryOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers cities.
- HungaryHungaryEstimated whole trip2,420–4,340 EURWithin budget · Off-season in FebruaryOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers cities.
- AlbaniaAlbaniaEstimated whole trip1,880–3,580 EURWithin budget · Off-season in FebruaryOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers nature.
- EgyptEgyptEstimated whole trip3,230–5,380 EURTight fit · Great in FebruaryAffordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers cities and nature.
- PortugalPortugalEstimated whole trip3,600–6,300 EURTight fit · Off-season in FebruaryOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers cities and nature.
What to weigh
- Lyon's winter break begins after classes on Saturday 13 February 2027 and pupils return on the morning of 1 March.
- The end date shown is a school day morning, so plan to be home the day before.
- The shortlist is ranked on modelled cost only; it does not filter by flight time, direct service, weather or entry rules. Check those yourself.
- The budget is an editable illustration in local currency for a family of four, not a typical, recommended or guaranteed amount.
Questions
- Is the return date a holiday day?
- No. It is the morning classes resume.
- 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 — Vacances scolaires 2026-2027 (Zone A, Lyon academy) — Lyon academy, Zone A, metropolitan school calendar; not all of France. The start date is after classes; the end date is the morning pupils return.
Checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm with your own school, employer or authority.
Related breaks
Photo credits
- Ramirez · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- DominikCK1999 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Kilyann Le Hen · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wolfgang Sauber · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- KennyOMG · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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.