National and Regional Holidays in France (2027) 🇫🇷

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 2027?

France has 11 public holidays in 2027.

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: What are the upcoming public holidays in France?

The next 5 public holidays in France:Friday, January 1, 2027: New Year's DayMonday, March 29, 2027: Easter MondaySaturday, May 1, 2027: Labor DayThursday, May 6, 2027: Ascension DaySaturday, May 8, 2027: Victory 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 2028?

France will have 11 public holidays in 2028.

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	Friday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
6 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
8 May	Saturday	Victory Day
17 May	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Wednesday	National Day
15 Aug	Sunday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Monday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Thursday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

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State & Regional Holidays in France

Guadeloupe Holidays

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

Guyane Holidays

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

La Réunion Holidays

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

Alsace Holidays

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

Martinique Holidays

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

Mayotte Holidays

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

Nouvelle-Calédonie Holidays

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

Polynésie Française Holidays

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

Saint-Barthélemy Holidays

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

Saint-Martin Holidays

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

Wallis-et-Futuna Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Monday	Easter Monday
28 Apr	Wednesday	Feast of Saint Peter Chanel
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
6 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
8 May	Saturday	Victory Day
17 May	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul	Wednesday	National Day
29 Jul	Thursday	Festival of the Territory
15 Aug	Sunday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Monday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov	Thursday	Armistice Day
25 Dec	Saturday	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 2027?

France has 11 public holidays in 2027.

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.

What are the upcoming public holidays in France?

The next 5 public holidays in France:

Friday, January 1, 2027: New Year's Day
Monday, March 29, 2027: Easter Monday
Saturday, May 1, 2027: Labor Day
Thursday, May 6, 2027: Ascension Day
Saturday, May 8, 2027: Victory 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 2028?

France will have 11 public holidays in 2028.

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.