2026 calendar
2026 public holidays in France
11 statutory holidays in 2026. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and the national postal service are closed.
Holiday list
Thu
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Apr 6
Easter Monday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
May 1
Labour Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
May 8
Victory in Europe Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Thu
May 14
Ascension Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
May 25
Whit Monday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Tue
Jul 14
Bastille Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sat
Aug 15
Assumption Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sun
Nov 1
All Saints' Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Wed
Nov 11
Armistice DayNext
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in France in 2026?
France has 11 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Easter Monday (Apr 6), Labour Day (May 1), Victory in Europe Day (May 8), Ascension Day (May 14), Whit Monday (May 25), Bastille Day (Jul 14), Assumption Day (Aug 15), All Saints' Day (Nov 1), Armistice Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in France?
Assumption Day (Saturday, Aug 15); All Saints' Day (Sunday, Nov 1). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.
Are banks open on public holidays in France?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in France. The table above shows the bank and the national postal service status for each 2026 date.