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Public Holidays in France — 2026
France observes 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Jour de l'an | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Fête du Travail | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | Victory in Europe Day | Victoire 1945 | Nationwide |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Ascension | Nationwide |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | Bastille Day | Fête nationale | Nationwide |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Assumption Day | Assomption | Nationwide |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | Toussaint | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Armistice Day | Armistice 1918 | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Noël | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 17 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Saturday, May 8, 2027 | Victory in Europe Day |
| Monday, May 17, 2027 | Whit Monday |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2027 | Bastille Day |
| Sunday, August 15, 2027 | Assumption Day |
| Monday, November 1, 2027 | All Saints' Day |
| Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Armistice Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.