France Holidays
Major public holidays celebrated in France in 2026.
France has 11 major public holidays listed below. Of these, 8 fall on the same calendar date every year, 3 change date each year (set by Easter, a lunisolar calendar or the equinox).
New Year's Day
January 1Jour de l'An — new year celebration
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026Lundi de Pâques
Labour Day
May 1Fête du Travail — Workers' Day
Victory in Europe Day
May 8Victoire 1945 — end of WWII in Europe
Ascension Day
May 14, 2026Ascension — 40 days after Easter
Whit Monday
May 25, 2026Lundi de Pentecôte
Bastille Day
July 14Fête Nationale — French National Day
Assumption of Mary
August 15Assomption — Catholic holy day
All Saints' Day
November 1Toussaint — honors all saints
Armistice Day
November 11End of World War I
Christmas Day
December 25Noël — Christmas celebration
About these dates
This list covers nationwide public holidays. Regional, state or provincial holidays are not included, and governments sometimes announce extra days off or move a holiday when it falls on a weekend. Dates marked "approx." follow the Islamic lunar calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so they can shift by a day. Always check with official government sources before making travel or business plans.