What are the Public Holidays in France?



Modified on: Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 1:41 PM

France has 11 national public holidays celebrated throughout the country, in addition to some regional holidays observed in specific areas. Below is a comprehensive list of these holidays, along with information on regional variations.


National Public Holidays


  • Thursday, 1 January – New Year’s Day
  • Monday, 6 April – Easter Monday
  • Friday, 1 May – Labour Day
  • Friday, 8 May – Victory in Europe Day (WWII)
  • Thursday, 14 May – Ascension Day
  • Monday, 25 May – Whit Monday (Pentecost Monday)
  • Tuesday, 14 July – Bastille Day (French National Day)
  • Saturday, 15 August – Assumption of Mary
  • Sunday, 1 November – All Saints’ Day
  • Wednesday, 11 November – Armistice Day (WWI)
  • Friday, 25 December – Christmas Day


Regional Public Holidays

In addition to the national holidays, some regions in France observe additional public holidays.


Alsace and Moselle:

  • April 3 - Good Friday
  • December 26 - Second Christmas Day / Saint Stephen’s Day


Overseas Territories (commemoration of the abolition of slavery):

  • Mayotte: April 27
  • Martinique: May 22
  • Guadeloupe and Saint-Martin: May 27
  • Guyane: June 10
  • Saint-Barthélemy: October 9
  • La Réunion: December 20
  • Saint-Martin: May 28


Important Notes

  • Weekend Holidays: If a public holiday falls on a weekend, it typically does not lead to an additional day off on the following Monday.


For more details and the official calendar, please refer to the official French government website Service-Public.fr.

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