French Public Holidays 2026
11 holidays in 2026
January 2026
View January →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 01 | New Year's Day |
April 2026
View April →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 06 | Easter Monday |
May 2026
View May →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 01 | Labour Day |
| 08 | Victory in Europe Day |
| 14 | Ascension Day |
| 25 | Whit Monday |
July 2026
View July →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 14 | Bastille Day |
August 2026
View August →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 15 | Assumption of Mary |
November 2026
View November →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 01 | All Saints' Day |
| 11 | Armistice Day |
December 2026
View December →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 25 | Christmas Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2026?
In 2026, France has 11 public holidays (These are the 11 nationwide public holidays (jours fériés). Alsace-Moselle additionally observes Good Friday and Saint Stephen's Day, and the overseas départements keep local abolition-of-slavery days — neither set is listed here. Only Labour Day is a statutory paid day off for nearly all employees).