France Public Holidays 2026 — Full Calendar
Official list of France's 11 public holidays in 2026, with long weekends and bridge days to maximise time off.
Holidays List
| Date | Name | EN | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2026 | Jour de l'an | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 06 Apr 2026 | Lundi de Pâques | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 01 May 2026 | Fête du Travail | Labour Day | Friday |
| 08 May 2026 | Victoire 1945 | Victory in Europe Day | Friday |
| 14 May 2026 | Ascension | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 25 May 2026 | Lundi de Pentecôte | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Fête nationale | Bastille Day | Tuesday |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Assomption | Assumption Day | Saturday |
| 01 Nov 2026 | Toussaint | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Armistice 1918 | Armistice Day | Wednesday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Noël | Christmas Day | Friday |
Long Weekends
4 days
01 Jan — 04 Jan
+ bridge day needed
3 days
04 Apr — 06 Apr
3 days
01 May — 03 May
3 days
08 May — 10 May
4 days
14 May — 17 May
+ bridge day needed
3 days
23 May — 25 May
4 days
11 Jul — 14 Jul
+ bridge day needed
3 days
25 Dec — 27 Dec