National and Regional Holidays in France (2026) 🇫🇷

Q: When is the next public holiday in France?

The next public holiday in France is Assumption Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — in 7 days.

Q: How many public holidays does France have in 2026?

France has 11 public holidays in 2026.

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

The most recent public holiday in France was National Day on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — 25 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in France?

The next 4 public holidays in France:Saturday, August 15, 2026: Assumption DaySunday, November 1, 2026: All Saints' DayWednesday, November 11, 2026: Armistice DayFriday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day

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 2027?

France will have 11 public holidays in 2027.

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 Assumption Day. The most recent was National Day.

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This year, France observes 11 public holidays, with 11 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Assumption Day on 15 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was National Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for France.

2026 National Holidays in France

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

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State & Regional Holidays in France

Guadeloupe Holidays

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

Guyane Holidays

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

La Réunion Holidays

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

Alsace Holidays

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

Martinique Holidays

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

Mayotte Holidays

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

Nouvelle-Calédonie Holidays

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

Polynésie Française Holidays

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

Saint-Barthélemy Holidays

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

Saint-Martin Holidays

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

Wallis-et-Futuna Holidays

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in France

When is the next public holiday in France?

The next public holiday in France is Assumption Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — in 7 days.

Is today a public holiday in France?

No — today (Saturday, August 8, 2026) is not a public holiday in France.

How many public holidays does France have in 2026?

France has 11 public holidays in 2026.

What was the most recent public holiday in France?

The most recent public holiday in France was National Day on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — 25 days ago.

What are the upcoming public holidays in France?

The next 4 public holidays in France:

Saturday, August 15, 2026: Assumption Day
Sunday, November 1, 2026: All Saints' Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Armistice Day
Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day

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 2027?

France will have 11 public holidays in 2027.

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.