France — Public Holidays 2025
National public holidays in metropolitan France. Alsace-Moselle and overseas territories observe additional holidays. France does not move holidays that fall on weekends.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 Wednesday | New Year's Day Jour de l'an | public | National |
| April 21 Monday | Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques | public | National |
| May 1 Thursday | Labour Day Fête du Travail | public | National |
| May 8 Thursday | Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945 | public | National |
| May 29 Thursday | Ascension Day Ascension | public | National |
| June 9 Monday | Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte | public | National |
| July 14 Monday | Bastille Day Fête nationale | public | National |
| August 15 Friday | Assumption Day Assomption | public | National |
| November 1 Saturday | All Saints' Day Toussaint | public | National |
| November 11 Tuesday | Armistice Day Armistice 1918 | public | National |
| December 25 Thursday | Christmas Day Noël | public | National |
Holidays can change when governments pass new laws or issue special announcements. This calendar is generated from published statutory rules; always confirm critical dates with an official source.
Data source and notes: Data Sources · Last updated: 2026-07-26