Public holidays in France 2026 and 2027
France has 11 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in France 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Fri, May 8, 2026 | Victory Day |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Pentecost Monday |
| Tue, Jul 14, 2026 | National Day |
| Sat, Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption Day |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Armistice Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Public holidays in France 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labor Day |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Sat, May 8, 2027 | Victory Day |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Pentecost Monday |
| Wed, Jul 14, 2027 | National Day |
| Sun, Aug 15, 2027 | Assumption Day |
| Mon, Nov 1, 2027 | All Saints' Day |
| Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | Armistice Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in France
France is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does France have in 2027?
11 days in 2027 are public holidays in France, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in France?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in France?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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