The Aix-Marseille academy (académie d'Aix-Marseille) covers the Bouches-du-Rhône department and the wider Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It includes Marseille — France's second largest city and main Mediterranean port — and Aix-en-Provence. The academy belongs to Zone B of France's three-zone school holiday system.
In 2026, Aix-Marseille observes 11 public holidays in total — 11 nationwide holidays that apply across all of France.
Public Holidays 2026
11 holidays
Aix-Marseille — All Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 8 May 2026 | Fri | Victory in Europe Day | Nationwide |
| 14 May 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2026 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Tue | Bastille Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Sat | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sun | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wed | Armistice Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2026
Aix-Marseille — School Holidays 2026
Winter Break
15.02.2026 - 01.03.2026
Spring Break
12.04.2026 - 26.04.2026
Summer Holidays
05.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Autumn Break
17.10.2026 - 02.11.2026
Christmas Break
19.12.2026 - 04.01.2027