School Calendar 2025-2026
Plan ahead with our overview of the school year. From holidays to special events – find all important dates here.
French school holidays
The Lycée International follows the French school holidays of Zone C (Académie de Versailles). Exact dates are set each June by the Ministry of Education.
Important dates 2025-2026
Sep 2, 2025
First day of school
School Oct 18, 2025
Fall break begins
Vacation Nov 3, 2025
School resumes
School Dec 5, 2025
Sinterklaas celebration
Event Dec 20, 2025
Winter break begins
Vacation Jan 6, 2026
School resumes
School Feb 14, 2026
Winter break begins
Vacation Mar 2, 2026
School resumes
School Apr 11, 2026
Spring break begins
Vacation Apr 27, 2026
King's Day celebration
Event Jul 4, 2026
Last day of school
School Zone C Holidays (2025-2026)
| Holiday | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break (Toussaint) | Sat Oct 18, 2025 | Mon Nov 3, 2025 |
| Winter Break | Sat Dec 20, 2025 | Mon Jan 6, 2026 |
| February Break | Sat Feb 14, 2026 | Mon Mar 2, 2026 |
| Spring Break | Sat Apr 11, 2026 | Mon Apr 27, 2026 |
| Summer Break | Sat Jul 4, 2026 | Tue Sep 1, 2026 |
Public holidays
The school is also closed on the following French public holidays:
- November 1: All Saints' Day (Toussaint)
- November 11: Armistice Day
- Ascension Day: + bridge day (May)
- May 8: Victory Day 1945
- Whit Monday: (June)
Dutch Section events
In addition to the regular school year, the Dutch Section organizes special events:
- Sinterklaas: Early December
- King's Day: Around April 27
- Literary evening: Spring
- Open day: Spring (see website for exact date)