National and Regional Holidays in France (2022) 🇫🇷

Q: When is the next public holiday in France?

The next public holiday in France is National Day on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — in 20 days.

Q: How many public holidays does France have in 2022?

France has 11 public holidays in 2022.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in France?

The most recent public holiday in France was Whit Monday on Monday, May 25, 2026 — 30 days ago.

Q: How does France's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

France has 11 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Switzerland: 4 public holidaysGermany: 9 public holidaysBelgium: 12 public holidaysLuxembourg: 11 public holidaysItaly: 12 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does France have in 2023?

France will have 11 public holidays in 2023.

Q: Does France have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — France has 11 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

France observes 11 public holidays this year, with 11 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is National Day. The most recent was Whit Monday.

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day

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State & Regional Holidays in France

Guadeloupe Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
24 Mar	Thursday	Mi-Careme
15 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
27 May	Friday	Abolition of Slavery
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
21 Jul	Thursday	Feast of Victor Schoelcher
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day

Guyane Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
10 Jun	Friday	Abolition of Slavery
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day

La Réunion Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
20 Dec	Tuesday	Abolition of Slavery
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day

Alsace Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
15 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Monday	Saint Stephen's Day

Martinique Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
15 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
22 May	Sunday	Abolition of Slavery
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
21 Jul	Thursday	Feast of Victor Schoelcher
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day

Mayotte Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
27 Apr	Wednesday	Abolition of Slavery
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day

Nouvelle-Calédonie Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
24 Sep	Saturday	Citizenship Day
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day

Polynésie Française Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
5 Mar	Saturday	Missionary Day
15 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
29 Jun	Wednesday	Internal Autonomy Day
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day

Saint-Barthélemy Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
9 Oct	Sunday	Abolition of Slavery
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day

Saint-Martin Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
28 May	Saturday	Abolition of Slavery
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day

Wallis-et-Futuna Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
28 Apr	Thursday	Feast of Saint Peter Chanel
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
8 May	Sunday	Victory Day
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Thursday	National Day
29 Jul	Friday	Festival of the Territory
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Friday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in France

When is the next public holiday in France?

The next public holiday in France is National Day on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — in 20 days.

Is today a public holiday in France?

No — today (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) is not a public holiday in France.

How many public holidays does France have in 2022?

France has 11 public holidays in 2022.

What was the most recent public holiday in France?

The most recent public holiday in France was Whit Monday on Monday, May 25, 2026 — 30 days ago.

How does France's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

France has 11 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:

Switzerland: 4 public holidays
Germany: 9 public holidays
Belgium: 12 public holidays
Luxembourg: 11 public holidays
Italy: 12 public holidays

How many public holidays does France have in 2023?

France will have 11 public holidays in 2023.

Does France have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — France has 11 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.