Public Holidays in France
Every public holiday in France for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
All Saints' Day · Sunday, November 1, 2026
France public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Jour de l'an | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Fête du Travail | Public |
| May 8 | Friday | Victoire 1945 | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte | Public |
| Jul 14 | Tuesday | Fête nationale | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assomption | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | Toussaint | Public |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Armistice 1918 | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Noël | Public |
France public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | Jour de l'an | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Fête du Travail | Public |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension | Public |
| May 8 | Saturday | Victoire 1945 | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte | Public |
| Jul 14 | Wednesday | Fête nationale | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Assomption | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | Toussaint | Public |
| Nov 11 | Thursday | Armistice 1918 | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Noël | Public |
France public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | Jour de l'an | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Fête du Travail | Public |
| May 8 | Monday | Victoire 1945 | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension | Public |
| Jun 5 | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte | Public |
| Jul 14 | Friday | Fête nationale | Public |
| Aug 15 | Tuesday | Assomption | Public |
| Nov 1 | Wednesday | Toussaint | Public |
| Nov 11 | Saturday | Armistice 1918 | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Noël | Public |
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About holidays in France
This page lists France's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in France?
France has 11 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in France?
All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — 5 days away.
Are all holidays in France nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.