February 2027: public holidays, school breaks and world days in France

Every date in February 2027 in France: public holidays, school holidays, world days, sales and key moments and what each one means.

6Wed
Winter sales
from Wednesday January 6 to Tuesday February 2, 2027 · Commercial moment
Winter sales in France: four weeks in January-February, on dates set by the government.
2Tue
Candlemas
Tuesday February 2 · Commercial moment
Christian feast on 2 February, forty days after Christmas. Tradition calls for eating crêpes.
6Sat
Chinese New Year
Saturday February 6 · Commercial moment
Lunar New Year, celebrated in China and Asia between 21 January and 20 February. Each year is associated with an animal.
6Sat
Winter holidays (zones A, B, C)
from Saturday February 6 to Sunday March 7, 2027 · Congé scolaire
Winter holidays in France: two weeks in February-March, staggered across zones A, B and C.
9Tue
Shrove Tuesday (carnival)
Tuesday February 9 · Commercial moment
The last day before Lent, 47 days before Easter. The high point of carnivals, including UNESCO-listed Binche.
9Tue
Safer Internet Day
Tuesday February 9 · World day
Safer Internet Day, in February, backed by the European Union: prevention for young people and parents.
14Sun
Valentine's Day
Sunday February 14 · Commercial moment
Lovers' day, on 14 February.
27Sat
International Agricultural Show (Paris)
from Saturday February 27 to Sunday March 7, 2027 · Event
The Paris International Agricultural Show, late February-early March: the showcase of French farming.