Public Holidays in France (2026)
France observes 11 national public holidays in 2026, of which 9 fall on a weekday. The calculator shows exact dates for any year — including movable Easter-based holidays — plus the business days remaining this year.
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Public holidays in France (2026)
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 | Monday |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2026 | Friday |
| Victory in Europe Day | 8 May 2026 | Friday |
| Ascension Day | 14 May 2026 | Thursday |
| Whit Monday | 25 May 2026 | Monday |
| Bastille Day | 14 July 2026 | Tuesday |
| Assumption Day | 15 August 2026 | Saturday |
| All Saints' Day | 1 November 2026 | Sunday |
| Armistice Day | 11 November 2026 | Wednesday |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday |