Public holidays in France 2027
11 nationwide public holidays in France in 2027. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
France 2027 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Jour de l'an | Nationwide |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Nationwide |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Fête du Travail | Nationwide |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Ascension | Nationwide |
| May 8 | Saturday | Victory in Europe Day | Victoire 1945 | Nationwide |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte | Nationwide |
| July 14 | Wednesday | Bastille Day | Fête nationale | Nationwide |
| August 15 | Sunday | Assumption Day | Assomption | Nationwide |
| November 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Toussaint | Nationwide |
| November 11 | Thursday | Armistice Day | Armistice 1918 | Nationwide |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Noël | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in France?
- Is January 1, 2027 a public holiday in France? Yes, New Year's Day (Jour de l'an), a Friday.
- Is March 29, 2027 a public holiday in France? Yes, Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques), a Monday.
- Is May 1, 2027 a public holiday in France? Yes, Labour Day (Fête du Travail), a Saturday.
- Is May 6, 2027 a public holiday in France? Yes, Ascension Day (Ascension), a Thursday.
- Is May 8, 2027 a public holiday in France? Yes, Victory in Europe Day (Victoire 1945), a Saturday.
- Is May 17, 2027 a public holiday in France? Yes, Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte), a Monday.
- Is July 14, 2027 a public holiday in France? Yes, Bastille Day (Fête nationale), a Wednesday.
- Is August 15, 2027 a public holiday in France? Yes, Assumption Day (Assomption), a Sunday.
- Is November 1, 2027 a public holiday in France? Yes, All Saints' Day (Toussaint), a Monday.
- Is November 11, 2027 a public holiday in France? Yes, Armistice Day (Armistice 1918), a Thursday.
- Is December 25, 2027 a public holiday in France? Yes, Christmas Day (Noël), a Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2027?
11 nationwide public holidays.
What is the next public holiday in France?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Do public holidays differ by region in France?
No, every listed 2027 holiday applies nationwide.
How many 2027 holidays fall on a weekend?
4 of the 11 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (Labour Day, Victory in Europe Day, Assumption Day, Christmas Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.