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Holidays in France - 2026

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, France has 22 holidays in total, including 22 public holidays. The busiest month is May with 8 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 27, 2026MondayAbolition of slavery
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 8, 2026FridayVictory Day
May 8, 2026FridayVictory in Europe Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 22, 2026FridayAbolition of slavery
May 25, 2026MondayPentecost Monday
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
May 27, 2026WednesdayAbolition of slavery
May 27, 2026WednesdayAbolition of slavery
June 10, 2026WednesdayAbolition of slavery
July 14, 2026TuesdayBastille Day
July 14, 2026TuesdayNational Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
October 9, 2026FridayAbolition of slavery
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
November 11, 2026WednesdayArmistice Day
December 20, 2026SundayAbolition of slavery
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026Saturday2nd day of Christmas
December 26, 2026Saturday2nd day of Christmas