Public holidays
France public holidays 2024
Every public holiday in France for 2024, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2024 leave →
The best long weekends in France, 2024
- Jour de l'an — 2024-01-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Lundi de Pâques — 2024-04-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Lundi de Pentecôte — 2024-05-20 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Toussaint — 2024-11-01 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Armistice 1918 — 2024-11-11 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Ascension — 2024-05-09 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Assomption — 2024-08-15 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Fête du Travail — 2024-05-01 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
- Victoire 1945 — 2024-05-08 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
- Noël — 2024-12-25 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All France public holidays in 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | Monday | Jour de l'an |
| 2024-04-01 | Monday | Lundi de Pâques |
| 2024-05-01 | Wednesday | Fête du Travail |
| 2024-05-08 | Wednesday | Victoire 1945 |
| 2024-05-09 | Thursday | Ascension |
| 2024-05-20 | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte |
| 2024-07-14 | Sunday | Fête nationale |
| 2024-08-15 | Thursday | Assomption |
| 2024-11-01 | Friday | Toussaint |
| 2024-11-11 | Monday | Armistice 1918 |
| 2024-12-25 | Wednesday | Noël |