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France · 2026
France public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in France for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day · Jour de l'an | |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday · Lundi de Pâques | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day · Fête du Travail | |
| 8 May 2026 | Friday | Victory in Europe Day · Victoire 1945 | |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day · Ascension | |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday · Lundi de Pentecôte | |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Bastille Day · Fête nationale | |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Assumption Day · Assomption | |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' Day · Toussaint | |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Armistice Day · Armistice 1918 | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day · Noël |
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- 1 JanNew Year's Day
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- 6 AprEaster Monday
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- 1 MayLabour Day
- 8 MayVictory in Europe Day
- 14 MayAscension Day
- 25 MayWhit Monday
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- 14 JulBastille Day
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- 15 AugAssumption Day
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- 1 NovAll Saints' Day
- 11 NovArmistice Day
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- 25 DecChristmas Day
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Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
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Ascension Day
14 May 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Easter Monday
4–6 Apr 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Labour Day
1–3 May 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Whit Monday
23–25 May 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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Bastille Day
14 Jul 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does France have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.