Calendar
Public holidays in France (2026)
Public holidays
France has 11 public holidays in 2026.
Next up: Fête nationale — Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (in 12 days).
| Jan 1, 2026 | Jour de l'an (New Year's Day) |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday) |
| May 1, 2026 | Fête du Travail (Labour Day) |
| May 8, 2026 | Victoire 1945 (Victory in Europe Day) |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension (Ascension Day) |
| May 25, 2026 | Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Fête nationale (Bastille Day) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Assomption (Assumption Day) |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Toussaint (All Saints' Day) |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Armistice 1918 (Armistice Day) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Noël (Christmas Day) |
Updated July 2, 2026
Common questions
When is the next public holiday in France?
Fête nationale, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (in 12 days).
How many public holidays does France have in 2026?
France has 11 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.