Public holidays

France public holidays 2020

Every public holiday in France for 2020, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2020 leave →

The best long weekends in France, 2020

  • Lundi de Pâques — 2020-04-13 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Fête du Travail — 2020-05-01 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Victoire 1945 — 2020-05-08 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Lundi de Pentecôte — 2020-06-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Noël — 2020-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Ascension — 2020-05-21 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Fête nationale — 2020-07-14 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Jour de l'an — 2020-01-01 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
  • Armistice 1918 — 2020-11-11 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)

All France public holidays in 2020

DateDayHoliday
2020-01-01WednesdayJour de l'an
2020-04-13MondayLundi de Pâques
2020-05-01FridayFête du Travail
2020-05-08FridayVictoire 1945
2020-05-21ThursdayAscension
2020-06-01MondayLundi de Pentecôte
2020-07-14TuesdayFête nationale
2020-08-15SaturdayAssomption
2020-11-01SundayToussaint
2020-11-11WednesdayArmistice 1918
2020-12-25FridayNoël

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