Public holidays
France public holidays 2023
Every public holiday in France for 2023, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2023 leave →
The best long weekends in France, 2023
- Lundi de Pâques — 2023-04-10 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Fête du Travail — 2023-05-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Victoire 1945 — 2023-05-08 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Lundi de Pentecôte — 2023-05-29 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Fête nationale — 2023-07-14 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Noël — 2023-12-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Ascension — 2023-05-18 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Assomption — 2023-08-15 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Toussaint — 2023-11-01 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All France public holidays in 2023
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 | Sunday | Jour de l'an |
| 2023-04-10 | Monday | Lundi de Pâques |
| 2023-05-01 | Monday | Fête du Travail |
| 2023-05-08 | Monday | Victoire 1945 |
| 2023-05-18 | Thursday | Ascension |
| 2023-05-29 | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte |
| 2023-07-14 | Friday | Fête nationale |
| 2023-08-15 | Tuesday | Assomption |
| 2023-11-01 | Wednesday | Toussaint |
| 2023-11-11 | Saturday | Armistice 1918 |
| 2023-12-25 | Monday | Noël |