School holidays 2026-2027: Belgium, France, Luxembourg
In 2026-2027, French-speaking and Flemish schools in Belgium do not have the same holidays: the carnival break runs from 22 February to 5 March 2027 in French-speaking schools and from 8 to 14 February in Flemish schools. Only the Christmas break starts on the same day for both (21 December 2026).
The calendar 2026-2027
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
July 2027
August 2027
France: winter and spring holidays shown for all zones combined. Hover over a day for details.
Belgium: French-speaking schools (Wallonia-Brussels Federation)
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn break (French-speaking schools) | from Monday October 19 to Friday October 30, 2026 |
| Winter break (French-speaking schools) | from Monday December 21, 2026 to Friday January 1, 2027 |
| Carnival break (French-speaking schools) | from Monday February 22 to Friday March 5, 2027 |
| Spring break (French-speaking schools) | from Monday April 26 to Friday May 7, 2027 |
| Start of summer holidays (French-speaking schools) | Saturday July 3, 2027 |
| Back to school (French-speaking schools) | Monday August 30, 2027 |
Since the 2022 reform, French-speaking schools have two weeks off in autumn and at carnival, and a shorter summer holiday.
Belgium: Flemish schools
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn break (Flemish schools) | from Monday November 2 to Sunday November 8, 2026 |
| Christmas break (Flemish schools) | from Monday December 21, 2026 to Sunday January 3, 2027 |
| Carnival break (Flemish schools) | from Monday February 8 to Sunday February 14, 2027 |
| Easter break (Flemish schools) | from Monday March 29 to Sunday April 11, 2027 |
| Summer holidays (Flemish schools) | from Wednesday July 1 to Monday August 31, 2026 |
| Back to school (Flemish schools) | Wednesday September 1, 2027 |
France
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| All Saints' holidays | from Saturday October 17 to Sunday November 1, 2026 |
| Christmas holidays | from Saturday December 19, 2026 to Sunday January 3, 2027 |
| Winter holidays (zones A, B, C) | from Saturday February 6 to Sunday March 7, 2027 |
| Spring holidays (zones A, B, C) | from Saturday April 3 to Sunday May 2, 2027 |
| Start of summer holidays | Saturday July 3, 2027 |
| Back to school | Thursday September 2, 2027 |
Winter and spring holidays are staggered by zone (A, B, C): the dates above cover the full period, all zones combined.
Luxembourg
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| All Saints' holidays (Luxembourg) | from Saturday October 31 to Sunday November 8, 2026 |
| Christmas holidays (Luxembourg) | from Saturday December 19, 2026 to Sunday January 3, 2027 |
| Carnival holidays (Luxembourg) | from Saturday February 6 to Sunday February 14, 2027 |
| Easter holidays (Luxembourg) | from Saturday March 27 to Sunday April 11, 2027 |
| Whitsun holidays (Luxembourg) | from Saturday May 29 to Sunday June 6, 2027 |
| Start of summer holidays (Luxembourg) | Friday July 16, 2027 |
| Back to school (Luxembourg) | Wednesday September 15, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 carnival break in Belgium?
From Monday February 22 to Friday March 5, 2027 for French-speaking schools, and from Monday February 8 to Sunday February 14, 2027 for Flemish schools.
When does the 2027 school year start?
On Monday August 30, 2027 for French-speaking schools in Belgium, Wednesday September 1 in Flanders, Thursday September 2 in France and Wednesday September 15 in Luxembourg.
Do French-speaking and Flemish schools have the same holidays?
No. Since the 2022 reform of the French-speaking school calendar, only the Christmas breaks remain close. Autumn, carnival, Easter and summer differ.