National and Regional Holidays in France (2024) 🇫🇷

Q: When is the next public holiday in France?

The next public holiday in France is All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — in 41 days.

Q: How many public holidays does France have in 2024?

France has 11 public holidays in 2024.

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

The most recent public holiday in France was Assumption Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — 37 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 2025?

France will have 11 public holidays in 2025.

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 All Saints' Day. The most recent was Assumption Day.

2024 National Holidays in France

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

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State & Regional Holidays in France

Guadeloupe Holidays

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

Guyane Holidays

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

La Réunion Holidays

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

Alsace Holidays

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

Martinique Holidays

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

Mayotte Holidays

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

Nouvelle-Calédonie Holidays

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

Polynésie Française Holidays

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

Saint-Barthélemy Holidays

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

Saint-Martin Holidays

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

Wallis-et-Futuna Holidays

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in France

When is the next public holiday in France?

The next public holiday in France is All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — in 41 days.

Is today a public holiday in France?

No — today (Monday, September 21, 2026) is not a public holiday in France.

How many public holidays does France have in 2024?

France has 11 public holidays in 2024.

What was the most recent public holiday in France?

The most recent public holiday in France was Assumption Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — 37 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 2025?

France will have 11 public holidays in 2025.

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.