France Public Holidays 2025
French public life pauses for 11 national holidays during 2025. The year opens with Nouvel An on January 1, 2025 and closes with Noël on December 25, 2025. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nouvel An | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Lundi de Pâques | April 21, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Fête du travail | May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Fête de la Victoire 1945 | May 8, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Ascension | May 29, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Lundi de Pentecôte | June 9, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Fête Nationale de la France | July 14, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Assomption | August 15, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Toussaint | November 1, 2025 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Armistice 1918 | November 11, 2025 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Noël | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
May is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. The table below lists every France public holiday for 2025 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the France calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2025?
France has 11 national public holidays in 2025. The first is Nouvel An on January 1, 2025 and the last is Noël on December 25, 2025.
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in France?
The first public holiday of 2025 is Nouvel An, which falls on January 1, 2025, a Wednesday.
What is the last public holiday of 2025 in France?
The final national public holiday of 2025 is Noël on December 25, 2025, a Thursday.
Are regional holidays included for France?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of France are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for France
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the France public holiday calendar across years: