France Public Holidays 2026
France has 11 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 6 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Fri 1 May | Labor Day |
| Fri 8 May | Victory Day |
| Thu 14 May | Ascension Day |
| Mon 25 May | Pentecost Monday |
| Tue 14 Jul | National Day |
| Sat 15 Aug | Assumption Day |
| Sun 1 Nov | All Saints' Day |
| Wed 11 Nov | Armistice Day |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
2026 holiday calendar — France
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in France in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Fri 2 Jan off around New Year's Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | Fri 2 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 4 – Mon 6 Apr | No leave needed | Easter Monday |
| 3 days off | Fri 1 – Sun 3 May | No leave needed | Labor Day |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Fri 1 – Sun 10 May | Mon 4 – Thu 7 May | Labor Day, Victory Day |
| 3 days off | Fri 8 – Sun 10 May | No leave needed | Victory Day |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Fri 8 – Sun 17 May | Mon 11 – Wed 13 May + Fri 15 May | Victory Day, Ascension Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 14 – Sun 17 May | Fri 15 May | Ascension Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 23 – Mon 25 May | No leave needed | Pentecost Monday |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Sat 11 – Tue 14 Jul | Mon 13 Jul | National Day |
| 2 days leave → 5 days off | Sat 7 – Wed 11 Nov | Mon 9 – Tue 10 Nov | Armistice Day |
| 3 days off | Fri 25 – Sun 27 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
France holidays in 2026 at a glance
France has 11 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Fri 25 Dec. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with France public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does France have in 2026?
- 11 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Service-Public.fr – Jours fériés · python-holidays – open holiday rules