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2026 France Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for France, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

22

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

8 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Bastille Day

18 days away

About France holidays in 2026

In 2026, France observes a variety of public holidays, including significant religious observances and national commemorations. The year begins with New Year's Day and features a cluster of holidays in the spring, notably around Easter and Ascension Day. The summer months include the national celebration of Bastille Day, followed by Assumption Day in August. The latter part of the year includes All Saints' Day and Armistice Day, concluding with Christmas and the second day of Christmas.

Holiday Distribution by Month

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

Planning around France holidays in 2026

  • Note that some holidays, such as Abolition of Slavery, are observed on different dates across French overseas territories.
  • Several holidays, like Easter Monday and Pentecost Monday, fall on a Monday, potentially creating longer weekends.
  • The calendar includes several religious observances that may have varying levels of public recognition.
  • Check the selected year for specific dates as some holidays, like Easter, vary annually.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in France shows a significant concentration in the spring months, particularly in April and May, driven by religious observances and commemorations. This period includes Easter-related holidays and Ascension Day, creating a busy stretch of observances.

The middle of the year, from June to August, is more dispersed with national holidays like Bastille Day and Assumption Day. The year concludes with a notable cluster of holidays in December, including Christmas.

While most holidays are observed nationwide, some, such as Abolition of Slavery, have specific regional observances that can lead to varied dates across different territories.

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