France Public Holidays 2029
France has 11 public holiday dates in 2029.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 2 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Tue 1 May | Labor Day |
| Tue 8 May | Victory Day |
| Thu 10 May | Ascension Day |
| Mon 21 May | Pentecost Monday |
| Sat 14 Jul | National Day |
| Wed 15 Aug | Assumption Day |
| Thu 1 Nov | All Saints' Day |
| Sun 11 Nov | Armistice Day |
| Tue 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
2029 holiday calendar — France
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in France in 2029
Best use of leave in 2029: take Mon 30 Apr off around Labor Day for 4 days off in a row (Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days off | Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan | No leave needed | New Year's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 31 Mar – Mon 2 Apr | No leave needed | Easter Monday |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May | Mon 30 Apr | Labor Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Sat 5 – Tue 8 May | Mon 7 May | Victory Day |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off | Sat 5 – Sun 13 May | Mon 7 May + Wed 9 May + Fri 11 May | Victory Day, Ascension Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 10 – Sun 13 May | Fri 11 May | Ascension Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 19 – Mon 21 May | No leave needed | Pentecost Monday |
| 2 days leave → 5 days off | Sat 11 – Wed 15 Aug | Mon 13 – Tue 14 Aug | Assumption Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Nov | Fri 2 Nov | All Saints' Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off | Sat 22 – Tue 25 Dec | Mon 24 Dec | 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 2029 at a glance
France has 11 public holiday dates in 2029, from Mon 1 Jan to Tue 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 2029.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does France have in 2029?
- 11 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2029 dates official?
- Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Service-Public.fr – Jours fériés · python-holidays – open holiday rules