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Public holidays in France 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in France. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 576 days |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Public holiday | in 671 days |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 696 days |
| Victory Day | May 8, 2026 | Public holiday | in 703 days |
| Feast of the Ascension | May 14, 2026 | Public holiday | in 709 days |
| Pentecost | May 24, 2026 | Observance day | in 719 days |
| Whit Monday | May 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 720 days |
| Mother's Day | May 31, 2026 | Observance day | in 726 days |
| Bastille Day | July 14, 2026 | Public holiday | in 770 days |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15, 2026 | Public holiday | in 802 days |
| All Saints' Day | November 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 880 days |
| Armistice Day | November 11, 2026 | Public holiday | in 890 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 934 days |