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Public Holidays in France 2026 + Free Staff Planning Template

Complete list of official public holidays and free downloadable staff planning templates

Official Public Holidays

11 holidays in France for 2026

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Holiday Date Day Applies To
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year in France.
 January 01 Thursday Nationwide
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
 April 06 Monday Nationwide
Labor Day / May Day
People in France give loved ones flowers and may celebrate or campaign for workers' rights on May...
 May 01 Friday Nationwide
WWII Victory Day
WWII Victory Day marks the anniversary of the official end of World War II and is a public holida...
 May 08 Friday Nationwide
Ascension Day
Ascension Day marks the day that Jesus ascended to heaven, according to Christian belief.
 May 14 Thursday Nationwide
Whit Monday
Pentecost Monday is the day after Pentecost Sunday. It is a public holiday in France.
 May 25 Monday Nationwide
Bastille Day
Bastille Day is an occasion to honor the French Republic. It is a public holiday in France.
 July 14 Tuesday Nationwide
Assumption of Mary
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is an occasion for Catholics to honor the belief that God ass...
 August 15 Saturday Nationwide
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day celebrates all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast day...
 November 01 Sunday Nationwide
Armistice Day
Armistice Day marks the anniversary of the end of World War I. It is a public holiday in France.
 November 11 Wednesday Nationwide
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is an occasion for Christians to celebrate Jesus Christ's birth. It is public holid...
 December 25 Friday Nationwide

Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in France.

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Simple, intuitive interface lets employees request time off in seconds. Public holidays are automatically excluded from calculations.

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2

Managers Approve Instantly

Managers see all request details including conflicts with public holidays and other team members' leave.

  • Approve/reject directly from email
  • See team coverage at a glance
  • Complete audit trail of decisions
3

Plan Team Coverage

Beautiful visual calendar shows exactly who's off when, including public holidays, so you can plan optimal team coverage.

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  • Filter by department or team
  • Spot conflicts before they happen
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About Public Holidays in France

In France, public holidays, known as "jours fériés," are an integral part of the country's cultural and social fabric. There are 11 official public holidays observed nationwide, including New Year's Day (Jour de l'An), Labor Day (Fête du Travail), and Bastille Day (Fête Nationale), which is celebrated on July 14th. These holidays often provide opportunities for employees to take leave from work, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Understanding public holidays is essential for effective absence management and staff leave planning in any organization operating in France. For more information on public holidays in France, you can visit the official government website at Service-Public.fr.