Holidays in France in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in France in 2026. 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 2026, Thursday |
National |
| March Equinox | France March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | France March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Good Friday | France - Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin April 3 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Easter Sunday | France April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | France April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Labor Day / May Day | France May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| WWII Victory Day | France May 8 2026, Friday |
National |
| Ascension Day | France May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Whit Sunday | France May 24 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Whit Monday | France May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
| Mother's Day | France May 31 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Father's Day | France June 21 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | France June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Bastille Day | France July 14 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | France August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
| September Equinox | France September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | France October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| All Saints' Day | France November 1 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Armistice Day | France November 11 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| December Solstice | France December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | France December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | France December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| St Stephen's Day | France - Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin December 26 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| New Year's Eve | France December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in France