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Quand ont lieu les vacances scolaires de Noël ?When are the Christmas school holidays?

Answer

Fin décembre et début janvier, pendant deux semainesAt the end of December and the start of January, for two weeks

Explanation

The Christmas holidays last two weeks, from late December to early January. They take place on the same dates throughout metropolitan France.

Source: Ministère de l'Éducation nationale – Calendrier scolaireUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Pendant tout le mois de novembreThroughout November
Fin janvier, pendant une semaineAt the end of January, for one week
Fin décembre et début janvier, pendant deux semainesAt the end of December and the start of January, for two weeks (Correct answer)
En juillet et en aoûtIn July and August

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