The Lyon academy (académie de Lyon) covers the Ain, Loire, and Rhône departments in eastern France, centred on Lyon — France's third largest city and a major gastronomic, cultural, and economic centre. The academy belongs to Zone A of France's school zone system.
In 2026, Lyon observes 11 public holidays in total — 11 nationwide holidays that apply across all of France.
Public Holidays 2026
11 holidays
Lyon — 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
Lyon — School Holidays 2026
Winter Break
08.02.2026 - 22.02.2026
Spring Break
05.04.2026 - 19.04.2026
Summer Holidays
05.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Autumn Break
17.10.2026 - 02.11.2026
Christmas Break
19.12.2026 - 04.01.2027