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France Public Holidays 2026

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France Public Holidays 2026

See weekends, national breaks, and special adjustments in one place.

Weekend
Holiday
Special
Long weekend
Today
January
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1New Year's DayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year
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February
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March
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April
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6Easter MondayEaster MondayMonday after Easter
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May
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1Labour DayLabour DayInternational Workers' Day
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8Victory in Europe DayVictory in Europe DayEnd of WWII in Europe
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14Ascension DayAscension DayCommemorates Jesus' ascension
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25Whit MondayWhit MondayMonday after Pentecost
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June
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July
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14Bastille DayBastille DayCommemorates storming of Bastille
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August
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15Assumption DayAssumption DayCommemorates Mary's ascension
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September
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October
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November
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1All Saints' DayAll Saints' DayHonors all saints
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11Armistice DayArmistice DayEnd of WWI
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December
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25Christmas DayChristmas DayCelebrates birth of Jesus
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Long Weekend Planner

Combine weekends and holidays to get the longest break with the fewest days off.

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4
4-day breakTake 1 day(s) off for a 4-day break

Suggested leave: Fri, Jan 2

Sat, Apr 4 – Mon, Apr 6
3-day breakNo leave needed
Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3
3-day breakNo leave needed
Fri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
3-day breakNo leave needed
Thu, May 14 – Sun, May 17
4-day breakTake 1 day(s) off for a 4-day break

Suggested leave: Fri, May 15

Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25
3-day breakNo leave needed
Sat, Jul 11 – Tue, Jul 14
4-day breakTake 1 day(s) off for a 4-day break

Suggested leave: Mon, Jul 13

Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27
3-day breakNo leave needed

Holiday Details

Review each holiday with local names and official notes.

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DateHolidayDescription
Thu, January 1, 2026New Year's DayFirst day of the year
Mon, April 6, 2026Easter MondayMonday after Easter
Fri, May 1, 2026Labour DayInternational Workers' Day
Fri, May 8, 2026Victory in Europe DayEnd of WWII in Europe
Thu, May 14, 2026Ascension DayCommemorates Jesus' ascension
Mon, May 25, 2026Whit MondayMonday after Pentecost
Tue, July 14, 2026Bastille DayCommemorates storming of Bastille
Sat, August 15, 2026Assumption DayCommemorates Mary's ascension
Sun, November 1, 2026All Saints' DayHonors all saints
Wed, November 11, 2026Armistice DayEnd of WWI
Fri, December 25, 2026Christmas DayCelebrates birth of Jesus
Official Sources

France Officially published public holidays

Notes

1. Actual observance may change; check local authority updates.

2. Watch for compensatory days when holidays fall on weekends.