Public Holidays in France 2026 🇫🇷

France has 4 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Assumption Day on 15. Aug. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in France.

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This year, France observes 11 public holidays , with 11 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Assumption Day on 15. Aug. The most recently passed holiday was National Day.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday Long weekend	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in France 2026

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Friday) — long weekend

Holidays that change date in France

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.

Easter Monday: 6. Apr 2026 → 29. Mar 2027
Ascension Day: 14. May 2026 → 6. May 2027
Whit Monday: 25. May 2026 → 17. May 2027

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State & Regional Holidays in France

Moselle Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Saint Stephen's Day	Public holiday

Alsace Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Saint Stephen's Day	Public holiday

GP Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

MQ Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

GY Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

LRE Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
20. Dec	Sunday	Abolition of Slavery	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

MAY Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Saint-Barthélemy Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
9. Oct	Friday	Abolition of Slavery	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Saint-Martin Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Nouvelle-Calédonie Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
24. Sep	Thursday	Citizenship Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Polynésie Française Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	Matāri'i	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Terres australes françaises Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Wallis-et-Futuna Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day	Public holiday
1. Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does France have in 2026?

France observes 4 public holidays in 2026. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in France?

The next public holiday in France is Assumption Day on 15. Aug.

Are public holidays in France the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2026.