How many public holidays does France have in 2026?
France has 11 public holidays in 2026, per French National Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés).
France has 11 public holidays in 2026, per French National Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés). The longest long weekend lasts 3 days on 4–6 April 2026.
11 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
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- 1New Year's Day
February
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No holidays this month.
March
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No holidays this month.
April
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- 6Easter Monday
May
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- 1Labour Day
- 8Victory in Europe Day
- 14Ascension Day
- 25Whit Monday
June
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No holidays this month.
July
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- 14Bastille Day
August
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- 15Assumption Day
September
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No holidays this month.
October
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No holidays this month.
November
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- 1All Saints' Day
- 11Armistice Day
December
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- 25Christmas Day
Long Weekends in France, 2026
France has 7 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 3 days on 4–6 April 2026, covering Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
4–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
- Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
8–10 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri8Victory in Europe DayHoliday
- Sat9Saturday
- Sun10SundayHoliday
23–25 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat23Saturday
- Sun24SundayHoliday
- Mon25Whit MondayHoliday
15–16 August 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat15Assumption DayHoliday
- Sun16SundayHoliday
31 October – 1 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
- Sat31Saturday
- Sun1All Saints' DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
France Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, France has 11 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 25 December (Christmas Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 8 May 2026 | Friday | Victory in Europe Day | Holiday |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | Holiday |
| 14 July 2026 | Tuesday | Bastille Day | Holiday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Holiday |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Holiday |
| 11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Armistice Day | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
Official source: French National Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés) (National public holidays for metropolitan France; Alsace-Moselle additionally observes Good Friday and 26 December. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. National public holidays (jours fériés) for metropolitan France; Alsace-Moselle additionally observes Good Friday and 26 December. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in France in 2026?
There are 7 long-weekend periods in France in 2026. The longest lasts 3 days on 4-6 April 2026, covering Easter Monday.
What is the official source for the 2026 France holiday calendar?
The official source is French National Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés) (National public holidays for metropolitan France; Alsace-Moselle additionally observes Good Friday and 26 December. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved).
Are all 11 French public holidays paid days off?
Only Labour Day (1 May) is a mandatory paid day off for all employees by law. The other jours fériés are days off for most employees through collective agreements, which is the common practice across France.
Is there a substitute day when a French holiday falls on a weekend?
No. France does not move public holidays. In 2026, Assumption Day (15 August) falls on a Saturday and All Saints' Day (1 November) on a Sunday, without replacement days. May is the standout month, with four holidays.