Public Holidays in France
2026
Complete list of public holidays in France for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
Jour de l'an New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Lundi de Pâques Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Fête du Travail Labour Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 8 Friday |
Victoire 1945 Victory in Europe Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, May 14 Thursday |
Ascension Ascension Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, May 25 Monday |
Lundi de Pentecôte Whit Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Tue, July 14 Tuesday |
Fête nationale Bastille Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sat, August 15 Saturday |
Assomption Assumption Day |
🌍 National | |
| Sun, November 1 Sunday |
Toussaint All Saints' Day |
🌍 National | |
| Wed, November 11 Wednesday |
Armistice 1918 Armistice Day |
🌍 National | |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Noël Christmas Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
Jour de l'an New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Lundi de Pâques Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
Fête du Travail Labour Day |
🌍 National | |
| Thu, May 6 Thursday |
Ascension Ascension Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sat, May 8 Saturday |
Victoire 1945 Victory in Europe Day |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, May 17 Monday |
Lundi de Pentecôte Whit Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, July 14 Wednesday |
Fête nationale Bastille Day |
🌍 National | |
| Sun, August 15 Sunday |
Assomption Assumption Day |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, November 1 Monday |
Toussaint All Saints' Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, November 11 Thursday |
Armistice 1918 Armistice Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Noël Christmas Day |
🌍 National |
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Holiday data for France is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: FR · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.