France Public Holidays 2026
France national holidays 2026 — official calendar for France
11 public holidays · Official national calendar
France observes 11 official public holidays in 2026, including Nouvel An, Lundi de Pâques, Fête du travail. On these dates, government offices, banks, and most schools are closed. Dates are sourced from the official national calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | Nouvel An |
| April 6 | Monday | Lundi de Pâques |
| May 1 | Friday | Fête du travail |
| May 8 | Friday | Fête de la Victoire 1945 |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension |
| May 25 | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte |
| July 14 | Tuesday | Fête Nationale de la France |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assomption |
| November 1 | Sunday | Toussaint |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Armistice 1918 |
| December 25 | Friday | Noël |
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Holiday data is sourced from official government calendars and may vary by region or state. Some countries have additional regional public holidays not listed here. Always verify with your local authority.