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Public and school holidays in Hauts-de-France 2026

11 public holidays: 2 on a weekend, 3 bridge days

Calendar 2026

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Public holidays in Hauts-de-France

11 public holidays

  • 1 Jan · Thursday
  • 6 Apr · Monday
  • 1 May · Friday
  • 8 May · Friday
  • 14 May · Thursday
  • 25 May · Monday
  • 14 Jul · Tuesday
  • 15 Aug · Saturday
  • 1 Nov · Sunday
  • 11 Nov · Wednesday
  • 25 Dec · Friday

Bridge days in Hauts-de-France

One day of leave, four days off — outlined in dashed red in the calendar.

  • 2 January 2026Fridaythe day after New Year's Day
  • 15 May 2026Fridaythe day after Ascension Day
  • 13 July 2026Mondaythe day before National Day

When to take leave in Hauts-de-France

What one, two or three days of leave get you:

School holidays in Hauts-de-France

Every holiday period with its dates and length.

  • Christmas Holidays15 days –
  • Winter Holidays15 days –
  • Spring Holidays15 days –
  • Summer Holidays58 days –
  • All Saints Holidays15 days –
  • Christmas Holidays15 days –

Zone B, Braderie de Lille, and Dunkirk Carnival

In Hauts-de-France, winter and spring school breaks are set under Zone B (académies of Lille and Amiens). The region is known for its warm civic and popular festival traditions.

In Lille, the Grande Braderie on the first weekend of September transforms the city into Europe's largest flea market alongside traditional moules-frites, while Dunkirk hosts its famous, colourful winter carnival.