France Public Holidays 2026
March
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Good Friday
Good Friday is an occasion for Christians in France to commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Easter Sunday
Many Christians in France celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May
Labor Day
People in France give loved ones flowers and may celebrate or campaign for workers' rights on May Day, also known as Labor Day.
Labor Day / May Day
People in France give loved ones flowers and may celebrate or campaign for workers' rights on May Day, also known as Labor Day.
WWII Victory Day
WWII Victory Day marks the anniversary of the official end of World War II and is a public holiday in France.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day marks the day that Jesus ascended to heaven, according to Christian belief.
Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Sunday is 50 days after Easter Sunday. It marks the Holy Spirit's descent onto Jesus' followers, according to Christian belief.
Pentecost Monday
Pentecost Monday is the day after Pentecost Sunday. It is a public holiday in France.
Mother's Day
Mothers and mother figures are honored with cards, gifts and other acts of kindness on Mothers' Day in France.
November
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day celebrates all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own. It is a public holiday in France.
Armistice Day
Armistice Day marks the anniversary of the end of World War I. It is a public holiday in France.
December
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and is an important occasion for many French families.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is an occasion for Christians to celebrate Jesus Christ's birth. It is a public holiday in France.
St Stephen's Day
St Stephen's Day is an occasion for Christians to honor St Stephen's life and is a public holiday in France's Alsace-Moselle region.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.