2028 calendar
2028 public holidays in France
11 statutory holidays in 2028. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and the national postal service are closed.
Holiday list
Sat
Jan 1
New Year's DayNext
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Apr 17
Easter Monday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
May 1
Labour Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
May 8
Victory in Europe Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Thu
May 25
Ascension Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Jun 5
Whit Monday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Jul 14
Bastille Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Tue
Aug 15
Assumption Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Wed
Nov 1
All Saints' Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sat
Nov 11
Armistice Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
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 2028?
France has 11 statutory holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Easter Monday (Apr 17), Labour Day (May 1), Victory in Europe Day (May 8), Ascension Day (May 25), Whit Monday (Jun 5), Bastille Day (Jul 14), Assumption Day (Aug 15), All Saints' Day (Nov 1), Armistice Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in France?
New Year's Day (Saturday, Jan 1); Armistice Day (Saturday, Nov 11). 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 2028 date.