France Holidays

National and bank holidays for 2026

Year:

Holidays

National

Bank

January

New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) national

The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

Thu, Jan 1

April

Easter Monday (Lundi de Paques) national

The day after Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Mon, Apr 6

May

Labour Day (Fete du Travail) national

International Workers' Day celebrating laborers and the working classes.

Fri, May 1

Victory in Europe Day (Fete de la Victoire) national

Commemorates the end of World War II in Europe on May 8, 1945.

Fri, May 8

Ascension Day (Ascension) national

Christian holiday commemorating the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

Thu, May 14

Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecote) national

The day after Pentecost Sunday, celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit.

Mon, May 25

July

Bastille Day (Fete nationale) national

French National Day commemorating the storming of the Bastille in 1789.

Tue, Jul 14

August

Assumption of Mary (Assomption) national

Catholic holiday commemorating the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.

Sat, Aug 15

November

All Saints' Day (Toussaint) national

Christian holiday honoring all saints, known and unknown.

Sun, Nov 1

Armistice Day (Armistice) national

Commemorates the armistice signed at the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.

Wed, Nov 11

December

Christmas Day (Noel) national

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Fri, Dec 25

API Access

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ISO Alpha-2

ISO Alpha-3

FRA

Official Name

French Republic

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