France Public Holidays 2026
France observes 11 national public holidays in 2026. The first falls on January 1, 2026 (Nouvel An) and the last on December 25, 2026 (Noël). Around 2 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nouvel An | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Lundi de Pâques | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Fête du travail | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Fête de la Victoire 1945 | May 8, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Ascension | May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Lundi de Pentecôte | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Fête Nationale de la France | July 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Assomption | August 15, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Toussaint | November 1, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Armistice 1918 | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Noël | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is May (4 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Use the table below to see each 2026 holiday in France, when it happens and which day of the week it lands on. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across France.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2026?
France has 11 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Nouvel An on January 1, 2026 and the last is Noël on December 25, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in France?
The first public holiday of 2026 is Nouvel An, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in France?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is Noël on December 25, 2026, a Friday.
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: