France (mainland) public holidays 2026
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Day off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 11 | Wednesday | Armistice Day | Public holiday |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
Earlier in 2026 (7)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Day off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday1 day after Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| May 8 | Friday | Victory in Europe Day | Public holiday |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day39 days after Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday50 days after Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| July 14 | Tuesday | French National Day | Public holiday |
Other dates in 2026, not days off
Every 2026 date in this list has passed.
Earlier in 2026 (3)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Day off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Not a day off |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Not a day off |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Not a day off |
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