Public holidays

France public holidays 2021

Every public holiday in France for 2021, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2021 leave →

The best long weekends in France, 2021

  • Jour de l'an — 2021-01-01 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Lundi de Pâques — 2021-04-05 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Lundi de Pentecôte — 2021-05-24 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Toussaint — 2021-11-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Ascension — 2021-05-13 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Armistice 1918 — 2021-11-11 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Fête nationale — 2021-07-14 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)

All France public holidays in 2021

DateDayHoliday
2021-01-01FridayJour de l'an
2021-04-05MondayLundi de Pâques
2021-05-01SaturdayFête du Travail
2021-05-08SaturdayVictoire 1945
2021-05-13ThursdayAscension
2021-05-24MondayLundi de Pentecôte
2021-07-14WednesdayFête nationale
2021-08-15SundayAssomption
2021-11-01MondayToussaint
2021-11-11ThursdayArmistice 1918
2021-12-25SaturdayNoël

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