Public Holidays in France during 2025
What days are you off work in France in 2025
Public holidays in France, known as "jours fériés," are an integral part of the French culture and calendar. There are 11 official public holidays observed nationwide, including New Year's Day, Labor Day, and Bastille Day. These holidays often result in businesses closing, allowing employees to enjoy time off with family and friends. Understanding the public holiday schedule is essential for effective absence management and staff leave planning, ensuring that businesses can accommodate employee requests while maintaining operational efficiency. For more information on public holidays in France, visit the official government website Service-Public.fr.
New Year's Day
January 01, 2025
New Year's Day is the first day of the year in France.
Applies to: All
Good Friday
April 18, 2025
Good Friday is an occasion for Christians in France to commemorate Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.
Applies to: Moselle,Bas-Rhin,Haut-Rhin
Easter Monday
April 21, 2025
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Applies to: All
Labor Day / May Day
May 01, 2025
People in France give loved ones flowers and may celebrate or campaign for workers' rights on May Day, also known as Labor Day.
Applies to: All
WWII Victory Day
May 08, 2025
WWII Victory Day marks the anniversary of the official end of World War II and is a public holiday in France.
Applies to: All
Ascension Day
May 29, 2025
Ascension Day marks the day that Jesus ascended to heaven, according to Christian belief.
Applies to: All
Whit Monday
June 09, 2025
Pentecost Monday is the day after Pentecost Sunday. It is a public holiday in France.
Applies to: All
Bastille Day
July 14, 2025
Bastille Day is an occasion to honor the French Republic. It is a public holiday in France.
Applies to: All
Assumption of Mary
August 15, 2025
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is an occasion for Catholics to honor the belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary to heaven.
Applies to: All
All Saints' Day
November 01, 2025
All Saints' Day celebrates all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own. It is a public holiday in France.
Applies to: All
Armistice Day
November 11, 2025
Armistice Day marks the anniversary of the end of World War I. It is a public holiday in France.
Applies to: All
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Christmas Day is an occasion for Christians to celebrate Jesus Christ's birth. It is public holiday in France.
Applies to: All
St Stephen's Day
December 26, 2025
St Stephen's Day is an occasion for Christians to honor St Stephen's life and is a public holiday in France's Alsace-Moselle region.
Applies to: Moselle,Bas-Rhin,Haut-Rhin
The information here is guidance and should not be taken as specific legal advice. You should always validate your own situation with an authorised practitioner in France
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