Public holidays in France 2026
11 nationwide public holidays in France in 2026. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
France 2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Jour de l'an | Nationwide |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Nationwide |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Fête du Travail | Nationwide |
| May 8 | Friday | Victory in Europe Day | Victoire 1945 | Nationwide |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Ascension | Nationwide |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte | Nationwide |
| July 14 | Tuesday | Bastille Day | Fête nationale | Nationwide |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Assomption | Nationwide |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Toussaint | Nationwide |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Armistice Day | Armistice 1918 | Nationwide |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Noël | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in France?
- Is January 1, 2026 a public holiday in France? Yes, New Year's Day (Jour de l'an), a Thursday.
- Is April 6, 2026 a public holiday in France? Yes, Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques), a Monday.
- Is May 1, 2026 a public holiday in France? Yes, Labour Day (Fête du Travail), a Friday.
- Is May 8, 2026 a public holiday in France? Yes, Victory in Europe Day (Victoire 1945), a Friday.
- Is May 14, 2026 a public holiday in France? Yes, Ascension Day (Ascension), a Thursday.
- Is May 25, 2026 a public holiday in France? Yes, Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte), a Monday.
- Is July 14, 2026 a public holiday in France? Yes, Bastille Day (Fête nationale), a Tuesday.
- Is August 15, 2026 a public holiday in France? Yes, Assumption Day (Assomption), a Saturday.
- Is November 1, 2026 a public holiday in France? Yes, All Saints' Day (Toussaint), a Sunday.
- Is November 11, 2026 a public holiday in France? Yes, Armistice Day (Armistice 1918), a Wednesday.
- Is December 25, 2026 a public holiday in France? Yes, Christmas Day (Noël), a Friday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays.
What is the next public holiday in France?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is Bastille Day on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Do public holidays differ by region in France?
No, every listed 2026 holiday applies nationwide.
How many 2026 holidays fall on a weekend?
2 of the 11 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (Assumption Day, All Saints' Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.