# France public holidays 2026

> Every public holiday in France for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Plan the most efficient time off at https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=FR.

## 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 |

## Related

- France 2025: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/fr/2025
- France 2027: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/fr/2027
- Interactive 2026 calendar: https://roamgap.ike.work/calendar?country=FR&year=2026
- Plan your leave: https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=FR