France — Public Holidays 2026
National public holidays in metropolitan France. Alsace-Moselle and overseas territories observe additional holidays. France does not move holidays that fall on weekends.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 Thursday | New Year's Day Jour de l'an | public | National |
| April 6 Monday | Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques | public | National |
| May 1 Friday | Labour Day Fête du Travail | public | National |
| May 8 Friday | Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945 | public | National |
| May 14 Thursday | Ascension Day Ascension | public | National |
| May 25 Monday | Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte | public | National |
| July 14 Tuesday | Bastille Day Fête nationale | public | National |
| August 15 Saturday | Assumption Day Assomption | public | National |
| November 1 Sunday | All Saints' Day Toussaint | public | National |
| November 11 Wednesday | Armistice Day Armistice 1918 | public | National |
| December 25 Friday | Christmas Day Noël | public | National |
Holidays can change when governments pass new laws or issue special announcements. This calendar is generated from published statutory rules; always confirm critical dates with an official source.
Data source and notes: Data Sources · Last updated: 2026-07-26