Public holidays

🇫🇷France 2026

Public holidays
11
in 2026
Next holiday
Bastille Day
in 29d
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
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
Thursday · Jour de l'an
165d ago Public
6
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Lundi de Pâques
70d ago Public
1
May
Labour Day
Friday · Fête du Travail
45d ago Public
8
May
Victory in Europe Day
Friday · Victoire 1945
38d ago Public
14
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Ascension
32d ago Public
25
May
Whit Monday
Monday · Lundi de Pentecôte
21d ago Public
14
Jul
Bastille Day
Tuesday · Fête nationale
in 29d Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Saturday · Assomption
in 61d Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Sunday · Toussaint
in 139d Public
11
Nov
Armistice Day
Wednesday · Armistice 1918
in 149d Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Noël
in 193d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in France

In 2026, 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, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from New Year's Day (January 1) to Easter Monday (April 6): 95 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Easter Monday
April 6 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Victory in Europe Day
May 8 · Friday
Whit Monday
May 25 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2026?+
France has 11 official public holidays in 2026, with May being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in France?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in France in 2026?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in France?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Assumption Day (August 15), All Saints' Day (November 1).