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Public holidays in France 2026
11 public holiday · 0 observance
2026 at a glance
Public holidays
11
Observances
0
Week starts
Monday
Years covered
2025-2030
In 2026, 2 of the 11 public holidays in France fall on a weekend. 5 land on a Monday or Friday, creating natural long weekends. 3 fall on a Tuesday or Thursday, where a single bridge day turns each into a four-day break.
Public holiday
1
Jan
New Year's Day
6
Apr
Easter Monday
1
May
Labour Day
8
May
Victory in Europe Day
14
May
Ascension Day
25
May
Whit Monday
14
Jul
Bastille Day
15
Aug
Assumption of Mary
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
11
Nov
Armistice Day
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in France in 2026?
11 public holiday, 0 observance.