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France Calendar 2026: Public Holidays and Long Weekends

France has 11 public holidays in 2026, per French National Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés). The longest long weekend lasts 3 days on 4–6 April 2026.

11 Public Holidays
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January

Winter

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  • 1New Year's Day
February

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No holidays this month.

March

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No holidays this month.

April

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  • 6Easter Monday
May

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  • 1Labour Day
  • 8Victory in Europe Day
  • 14Ascension Day
  • 25Whit Monday
June

Summer

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No holidays this month.

July

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  • 14Bastille Day
August

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  • 15Assumption Day
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No holidays this month.

October

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No holidays this month.

November

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  • 1All Saints' Day
  • 11Armistice Day
December

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  • 25Christmas Day

Long Weekends in France, 2026

France has 7 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 3 days on 4–6 April 2026, covering Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.

4–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Sat4Saturday
  • Sun5SundayHoliday
  • Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Fri1Labour DayHoliday
  • Sat2Saturday
  • Sun3SundayHoliday
8–10 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Fri8Victory in Europe DayHoliday
  • Sat9Saturday
  • Sun10SundayHoliday
23–25 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Sat23Saturday
  • Sun24SundayHoliday
  • Mon25Whit MondayHoliday
15–16 August 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
  • Sat15Assumption DayHoliday
  • Sun16SundayHoliday
31 October – 1 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
  • Sat31Saturday
  • Sun1All Saints' DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
  • Sat26Saturday
  • Sun27SundayHoliday

France Public Holidays in 2026

Throughout 2026, France has 11 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 25 December (Christmas Day).

Public Holidays in France, 2026.
DateDayHolidayType
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayHoliday
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayHoliday
1 May 2026FridayLabour DayHoliday
8 May 2026FridayVictory in Europe DayHoliday
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension DayHoliday
25 May 2026MondayWhit MondayHoliday
14 July 2026TuesdayBastille DayHoliday
15 August 2026SaturdayAssumption DayHoliday
1 November 2026SundayAll Saints' DayHoliday
11 November 2026WednesdayArmistice DayHoliday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayHoliday

Official source: French National Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés) (National public holidays for metropolitan France; Alsace-Moselle additionally observes Good Friday and 26 December. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. National public holidays (jours fériés) for metropolitan France; Alsace-Moselle additionally observes Good Friday and 26 December. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.

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Seasons in France

France is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons. Temperate in the north and west; the Mediterranean south has hot, dry summers.

Current season in France

Spring

March – May

Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.

Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 Jun

Summer

June – August

The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 Sep

Autumn

September – November

Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.

Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 Dec

Winter

December – February

The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 Mar

Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does France have in 2026?

France has 11 public holidays in 2026, per French National Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés).

How many long weekends are there in France in 2026?

There are 7 long-weekend periods in France in 2026. The longest lasts 3 days on 4-6 April 2026, covering Easter Monday.

What is the official source for the 2026 France holiday calendar?

The official source is French National Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés) (National public holidays for metropolitan France; Alsace-Moselle additionally observes Good Friday and 26 December. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved).

Are all 11 French public holidays paid days off?

Only Labour Day (1 May) is a mandatory paid day off for all employees by law. The other jours fériés are days off for most employees through collective agreements, which is the common practice across France.

Is there a substitute day when a French holiday falls on a weekend?

No. France does not move public holidays. In 2026, Assumption Day (15 August) falls on a Saturday and All Saints' Day (1 November) on a Sunday, without replacement days. May is the standout month, with four holidays.

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