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France public holidays 2026
France: national jours fériés in the Nager year feed—read the Alsace–Moselle and overseas caveats in the text before relying on a single line.
France public holidays 2026 — quick actions and on-page list
Year 2026 • 11 public dates on this list
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Full 2026 list with weekday and planning notes
Hints are generic (weekday, movable feasts) and are not a substitute for your employer, school, or government PDF. Nager data source.
| Date | Holiday | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1(Thu) | Jour de l'an | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Apr 6(Mon) | Lundi de Pâques | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| May 1(Fri) | Fête du Travail | Friday; can extend a weekend in some work schedules (not a universal rule) |
| May 8(Fri) | Victoire 1945 | Friday; can extend a weekend in some work schedules (not a universal rule) |
| May 14(Thu) | Ascension | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| May 25(Mon) | Lundi de Pentecôte | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Jul 14(Tue) | Fête nationale | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Aug 15(Sat) | Assomption | Saturday; substitute weekday rules if any are country-specific—verify locally |
| Nov 1(Sun) | Toussaint | Sunday; some countries observe a weekday substitute—check official local calendar |
| Nov 11(Wed) | Armistice 1918 | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Dec 25(Fri) | Noël | Friday; can extend a weekend in some work schedules (not a universal rule) |
Understanding France public holidays
FR list from the Nager Public Holidays API, with a country note on regional and legal limits—read before you rely on a single row.
The FR list from Nager Public Holidays (date.nager.at) for the selected country code reflects common national public holidays. France publishes a stable set of jours fériés; when one falls on a Sunday, another weekday may be given as non-working in many sectors under usual rules, but the exact handling for your employer is defined by law and contract, not this site.
Some areas with local history (in particular, certain eastern collectivités and overseas departments) can differ on specific dates or add local observances. The Nager set is a mainland-oriented baseline, not a department-by-department public service for Mayotte, Réunion, or Guadeloupe in every edge case—verify prudently if you are outside metropolitan France.
Easter-based movable holidays appear on their civil date for the selected year. For schools, school zones and vacances scolaires are separate: a national holiday does not always mean a school day off the same way for every académie.
Common questions (FR)
If a holiday is on a Sunday, do I get Monday off automatically?
Not automatically in every case. Many employees receive a day in lieu, but the rule set depends on sector and the employment contract, and the State publishes how national holidays are observed in a given year. This page is not a substitute for that year’s government publication.
Next Holiday in France
Fête du Travail
Labour Day
Friday, May 1, 2026
France Holiday Insights
- France has 11 total public holidays in 2026.
- The busiest months are May and November.
- Holidays may be observed on different days when they fall on weekends.
Upcoming Holidays
January 2026
Jour de l'an
New Year's Day
Jan 1ThursdayPublic
April 2026
Lundi de Pâques
Easter Monday
Apr 6MondayPublic
May 2026
Fête du Travail
Labour Day
May 1FridayPublicVictoire 1945
Victory in Europe Day
May 8FridayPublicAscension
Ascension Day
May 14ThursdayPublicLundi de Pentecôte
Whit Monday
May 25MondayPublic
July 2026
Fête nationale
Bastille Day
Jul 14TuesdayPublic
August 2026
Assomption
Assumption Day
Aug 15SaturdayPublic
November 2026
Toussaint
All Saints' Day
Nov 1SundayPublicArmistice 1918
Armistice Day
Nov 11WednesdayPublic
December 2026
Noël
Christmas Day
Dec 25FridayPublic
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Plan Around France Holidays
France has 11 public holidays in 2026. Use this page to check exact dates, see which holidays land near weekends, and quickly spot the busiest holiday months.
The next upcoming holiday is Fête du Travail on Friday, May 1, 2026, which is 3 days away.
In 2026, the busiest holiday period falls in May and November, which helps if you are planning leave, school breaks, or higher-traffic travel dates.
Public holidays may be observed differently across sectors or regions, especially when a holiday falls on a weekend. For travel, leave planning, or school schedules, always confirm critical dates with official sources in France.