France Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in France for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
March
Sun 29
Daylight Saving Time starts
Observance
April
Sun 5
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 6
Easter Monday
Public holiday
May
Fri 1
Labor Day / May Day
Public holiday
Fri 8
WWII Victory Day
Public holiday
Thu 14
Ascension Day
Public holiday
Sun 24
Whit Sunday
Observance
Mon 25
Whit Monday
Public holiday
Sun 31
Mother's Day
Observance
June
Sun 21
Father's Day
Observance
July
Tue 14
Bastille Day
Public holiday
August
Sat 15
Assumption of Mary
Public holiday
October
Sun 25
Daylight Saving Time ends
Observance
November
Sun 1
All Saints' Day
Public holiday
Wed 11
Armistice Day
Public holiday
December
Thu 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Thu 31
New Year's Eve
Observance