Holidays · France
France Public Holidays 2026
🇫🇷 Complete list of national and public holidays in France for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Jour de l'An (New Year's Day) | Thursday | public |
| April 6, 2026 | Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday) | Monday | public |
| May 1, 2026 | Fête du Travail (Labour Day) | Friday | public |
| May 8, 2026 | Victoire 1945 | Friday | public |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension | Thursday | public |
| May 25, 2026 | Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday) | Monday | public |
| July 14, 2026 | Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) | Tuesday | public |
| August 15, 2026 | Assomption | Saturday | public |
| November 1, 2026 | Toussaint (All Saints) | Sunday | public |
| November 11, 2026 | Armistice 1918 | Wednesday | public |
| December 25, 2026 | Noël (Christmas) | Friday | public |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Jour de l'An (New Year's Day) | Friday | public |
| March 29, 2027 | Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday) | Monday | public |
| May 1, 2027 | Fête du Travail (Labour Day) | Saturday | public |
| May 6, 2027 | Ascension | Thursday | public |
| May 8, 2027 | Victoire 1945 | Saturday | public |
| May 17, 2027 | Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday) | Monday | public |
| July 14, 2027 | Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) | Wednesday | public |
| August 15, 2027 | Assomption | Sunday | public |
| November 1, 2027 | Toussaint (All Saints) | Monday | public |
| November 11, 2027 | Armistice 1918 | Thursday | public |
| December 25, 2027 | Noël (Christmas) | Saturday | public |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have?
11 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in France?
Bastille Day (July 14).
Are banks closed on these days in France?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.