National and Regional Holidays in France (2025) 🇫🇷

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 2025?

France has 11 public holidays in 2025.

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 2026?

France will have 11 public holidays in 2026.

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	Wednesday	New Year's Day
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
8 May	Thursday	Victory Day
29 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
9 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Monday	National Day
15 Aug	Friday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Saturday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Tuesday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

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State & Regional Holidays in France

Guadeloupe Holidays

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

Guyane Holidays

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

La Réunion Holidays

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

Alsace Holidays

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

Martinique Holidays

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

Mayotte Holidays

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

Nouvelle-Calédonie Holidays

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

Polynésie Française Holidays

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

Saint-Barthélemy Holidays

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

Saint-Martin Holidays

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

Wallis-et-Futuna Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
28 Apr	Monday	Feast of Saint Peter Chanel
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
8 May	Thursday	Victory Day
29 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
9 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Monday	National Day
29 Jul	Tuesday	Festival of the Territory
15 Aug	Friday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Saturday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Tuesday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Thursday	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 2025?

France has 11 public holidays in 2025.

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 2026?

France will have 11 public holidays in 2026.

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.