Holidays in France in 2025
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in France in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting France.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | France January 1 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| March Equinox | France March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | France March 30 2025, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Good Friday | France - Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin April 18 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Easter Sunday | France April 20 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | France April 21 2025, Monday |
National |
| Labor Day / May Day | France May 1 2025, Thursday |
National |
| WWII Victory Day | France May 8 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Mother's Day | France May 25 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | France May 29 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Whit Sunday | France June 8 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Whit Monday | France June 9 2025, Monday |
National |
| Father's Day | France June 15 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | France June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Bastille Day | France July 14 2025, Monday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | France August 15 2025, Friday |
National |
| September Equinox | France September 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | France October 26 2025, Sunday |
Clock change |
| All Saints' Day | France November 1 2025, Saturday |
National |
| Armistice Day | France November 11 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| December Solstice | France December 21 2025, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | France December 24 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | France December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
| St Stephen's Day | France - Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin December 26 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| New Year's Eve | France December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in France