2027 calendar
2027 public holidays in France
11 statutory holidays in 2027. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and the national postal service are closed.
Holiday list
Fri
Jan 1
New Year's DayNext
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Mar 29
Easter Monday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sat
May 1
Labour Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Thu
May 6
Ascension Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sat
May 8
Victory in Europe Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
May 17
Whit Monday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Wed
Jul 14
Bastille Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sun
Aug 15
Assumption Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Nov 1
All Saints' Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Thu
Nov 11
Armistice Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sat
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 2027?
France has 11 statutory holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Easter Monday (Mar 29), Labour Day (May 1), Ascension Day (May 6), Victory in Europe Day (May 8), Whit Monday (May 17), Bastille Day (Jul 14), Assumption Day (Aug 15), All Saints' Day (Nov 1), Armistice Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in France?
Labour Day (Saturday, May 1); Victory in Europe Day (Saturday, May 8); Assumption Day (Sunday, Aug 15); Christmas Day (Saturday, Dec 25). 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 2027 date.