🇫🇷 Holiday guide

Public holidays in France 2026

National and available regional public holidays for 2026, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.

2026 holiday list

Thu, Jan 1

New Year's Day

Official · National

Mon, Apr 6

Easter Monday

Official · National

Fri, May 1

Labour Day

Official · National

Fri, May 8

Victory in Europe Day

Official · National

Thu, May 14

Ascension Day

Official · National

Mon, May 25

Whit Monday

Official · National

Tue, Jul 14

Bastille Day

Official · National

Sat, Aug 15

Assumption Day

Official · National

Sun, Nov 1

All Saints' Day

Official · National

Wed, Nov 11

Armistice Day

Official · National

Fri, Dec 25

Christmas Day

Official · National

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What the list covers

The national list covers metropolitan public holidays. Alsace-Moselle and overseas territories can have additional local holidays, and employer closure rules should be confirmed separately.

Source and coverage

Official annual calendar checked. General metropolitan-France calendar; Alsace-Moselle and overseas additions are omitted.

Primary source: Service-Public.fr legal holiday calendar. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.