Public holidays

🇫🇷France 2024

Public holidays
11
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
1
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
M
1
A
4
M
J
1
J
1
A
S
O
2
N
1
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Monday · Jour de l'an
Public
1
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Lundi de Pâques
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Wednesday · Fête du Travail
Public
8
May
Victory in Europe Day
Wednesday · Victoire 1945
Public
9
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Ascension
Public
20
May
Whit Monday
Monday · Lundi de Pentecôte
Public
14
Jul
Bastille Day
Sunday · Fête nationale
Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Thursday · Assomption
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Friday · Toussaint
Public
11
Nov
Armistice Day
Monday · Armistice 1918
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday · Noël
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in France

In 2024, France has 11 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 4. 5 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 5 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from New Year's Day (January 1) to Easter Monday (April 1): 91 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Christmas Day (December 25).

Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
Whit Monday
May 20 · Monday
All Saints' Day
November 1 · Friday
Armistice Day
November 11 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2024?+
France has 11 official public holidays in 2024, with May being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in France?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in France in 2024?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in France?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: Bastille Day (July 14).