Public holidays
France public holidays 2026
Every public holiday in France for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2026 leave →
The best long weekends in France, 2026
- Lundi de Pâques — 2026-04-06 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Fête du Travail — 2026-05-01 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Victoire 1945 — 2026-05-08 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Lundi de Pentecôte — 2026-05-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Noël — 2026-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Jour de l'an — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Ascension — 2026-05-14 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Fête nationale — 2026-07-14 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Armistice 1918 — 2026-11-11 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All France public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | Jour de l'an |
| 2026-04-06 | Monday | Lundi de Pâques |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | Fête du Travail |
| 2026-05-08 | Friday | Victoire 1945 |
| 2026-05-14 | Thursday | Ascension |
| 2026-05-25 | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte |
| 2026-07-14 | Tuesday | Fête nationale |
| 2026-08-15 | Saturday | Assomption |
| 2026-11-01 | Sunday | Toussaint |
| 2026-11-11 | Wednesday | Armistice 1918 |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Noël |