France Public Holidays 2031
France has 11 public holiday dates in 2031.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wed 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 14 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Thu 1 May | Labor Day |
| Thu 8 May | Victory Day |
| Thu 22 May | Ascension Day |
| Mon 2 Jun | Pentecost Monday |
| Mon 14 Jul | National Day |
| Fri 15 Aug | Assumption Day |
| Sat 1 Nov | All Saints' Day |
| Tue 11 Nov | Armistice Day |
| Thu 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
2031 holiday calendar — France
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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April
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June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in France in 2031
Best use of leave in 2031: take Fri 2 May off around Labor Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 – Sun 4 May).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days leave → 5 days off | Sat 28 Dec – Wed 1 Jan | Mon 30 – Tue 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 12 – Mon 14 Apr | No leave needed | Easter Monday |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 1 – Sun 4 May | Fri 2 May | Labor Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 8 – Sun 11 May | Fri 9 May | Victory Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 22 – Sun 25 May | Fri 23 May | Ascension Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 31 May – Mon 2 Jun | No leave needed | Pentecost Monday |
| 3 days off | Sat 12 – Mon 14 Jul | No leave needed | National Day |
| 3 days off | Fri 15 – Sun 17 Aug | No leave needed | Assumption Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off | Sat 8 – Tue 11 Nov | Mon 10 Nov | Armistice Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off | Thu 25 – Sun 28 Dec | Fri 26 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 2031 at a glance
France has 11 public holiday dates in 2031, from Wed 1 Jan to Thu 25 Dec. 1 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 2031.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does France have in 2031?
- 11 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2031 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