Public holidays

🇫🇷France 2028

Public holidays
11
in 2028
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
6
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
3
M
1
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
Saturday · Jour de l'an
Public
17
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Lundi de Pâques
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Monday · Fête du Travail
Public
8
May
Victory in Europe Day
Monday · Victoire 1945
Public
25
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Ascension
Public
5
Jun
Whit Monday
Monday · Lundi de Pentecôte
Public
14
Jul
Bastille Day
Friday · Fête nationale
Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Tuesday · Assomption
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Wednesday · Toussaint
Public
11
Nov
Armistice Day
Saturday · Armistice 1918
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · Noël
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in France

In 2028, France has 11 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 3. 4 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 6 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 17): 107 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 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Easter Monday
April 17 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Victory in Europe Day
May 8 · Monday
Whit Monday
June 5 · Monday
Bastille Day
July 14 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2028?+
France has 11 official public holidays in 2028, with May being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in France?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in France in 2028?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in France?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1), Armistice Day (November 11).