Holidays in France
Every public, bank and school holiday in France for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.
Next public holiday
France has 13 holidays in 2026: 11 public, 2 observance.
Year at a glance
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January 2026
- New Year's DayNouvel An
April 2026
- Easter MondayLundi de Pâques
May 2026
- Labour DayFête du travailPassed
- Victory DayFête de la Victoire 1945Passed
- Ascension DayAscensionPassed
- PentecostPentecôtePassed
- Whit MondayLundi de PentecôtePassed
- Mother's DayFête des MèresPassed
July 2026
- Bastille DayFête Nationale de la France
August 2026
- AssumptionAssomptionPassed
November 2026
- All Saints' DayToussaintNext · In 8 days
- Armistice DayArmistice 1918In 18 days
December 2026
- Christmas DayNoëlIn 62 daysRead the guide to Christmas Day
Festivals in France
Strasbourg Christmas Market
27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026FRFrance
Lyon Festival of Lights
5–8 Dec 2026FRFrance
Fête du Citron
13–28 Feb 2027FRFrance
Festival de Cannes
11–22 May 2027FRFrance
Paris Air Show
14–20 Jun 2027FRFrance
Bastille Day
14 Jul 2027FRFrance
Lavender Festival in Sault
15 Aug 2027FRFranceRead more
Christmas
December 25th is of great importance across many countries in this continent, as it connects to Christmas but also retains other unique cultural festivals.
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Easter
Easter in Europe is a vibrant and diverse celebration, blending religious traditions with cultural heritage. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and features various customs across the continent.
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Independence Holidays
Explore a full directory of national and independence holidays in all European countries. Get to know the background, customs, and cultural significance of each, such as France's Bastille Day and Poland's Independence Day. Best for visitors, enthusiasts, and everyone interested in European heritage.
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New Years
New Year's celebrations in Europe are a vibrant blend of traditions and festivities. The night is marked by fireworks, parties, and communal gatherings. Unique customs such as eating twelve grapes at midnight for luck, making predictions for the future with melted lead, and enjoying special festive meals highlight the diversity of cultural practices.
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