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13 public holidays observed in France during 2026. 42 school breaks shape travel demand. 8 long weekend opportunities.

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All 2026 holidays

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January 2026

  1. Jan1

April 2026

  1. Apr5
    Easter

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Apr6

May 2026

  1. May1
  2. May8
  3. May14
  4. May24
    Whit Sunday

    Sunday · Weekend

  5. May25

July 2026

  1. Jul14

August 2026

  1. Aug15
    Assumption of Mary

    Saturday · Weekend

November 2026

  1. Nov1
    All Saints' Day

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Nov11
    Armistice Day

    Wednesday

December 2026

  1. Dec25

Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year's Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Easter Holidays

Apr 4 – 6

3days off
Sat4·
Sun5
Mon6

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Labour Day

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Victory in Europe Day

May 8 – 10

3days off
Fri8
Sat9·
Sun10·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Ascension Day

May 14 – 17

4days off
Thu14
Fri15↓ off
Sat16·
Sun17·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Whitsun Holidays

May 23 – 25

3days off
Sat23·
Sun24
Mon25

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Bastille Day

Jul 11 – 14

4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Christmas Day

Dec 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25
Sat26·
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

ZoneAllZone AZone BZone CCORSEGuadeloupeFrench GuianaMartiniqueNew CaledoniaRéunionSaint Pierre and MiquelonWallis and Futuna
All zones

National breaks · apply everywhere

Dec20

Christmas Break

Dec 20 – Jan 5 · 17 days

May15–16

No classes day

May 15–16 · 2 days

May25–25

No Classes Day (Solidarity)

May 25–25 · 1 day

Jul4

Summer Break

Jul 4 – Sep 1 · 60 days

Oct17

All Saints Break

Oct 17 – Nov 2 · 17 days

Dec19

Christmas Break

Dec 19 – Jan 4 · 17 days

Winter & spring breaks · varies by zone

Find your zone below based on your school’s académie.

Zone A2 breaks

Académies

Besançon · Bordeaux · Clermont-Ferrand · Dijon · Grenoble · Limoges · Lyon · Poitiers

Feb7

Winter Break (Zone A)

Feb 7–23 · 17 days

Apr4

Spring Break (Zone A)

Apr 4–20 · 17 days

Zone B2 breaks

Académies

Aix-Marseille · Amiens · Caen · Lille · Nancy-Metz · Nantes · Nice · Orléans-Tours · Reims · Rennes · Rouen · Strasbourg

Feb14

Winter Break (Zone B)

Feb 14 – Mar 2 · 17 days

Apr11

Spring Break (Zone B)

Apr 11–27 · 17 days

Zone C2 breaks

Académies

Créteil · Montpellier · Paris · Toulouse · Versailles

Feb21

Winter Break (Zone C)

Feb 21 – Mar 9 · 17 days

Apr18

Spring Break (Zone C)

Apr 18 – May 4 · 17 days

Corsica2 breaks

Académies

Corse

Feb14

Winter Break (Corsica)

Feb 14 – Mar 2 · 17 days

Apr11

Spring Break (Corsica)

Apr 11–27 · 17 days

Guadeloupe7 breaks

Académies

Guadeloupe

Dec20

Christmas Break

Dec 20 – Jan 5 · 17 days

Feb7

Carnival Break

Feb 7–23 · 17 days

Mar12

Mid-Lent

Mar 12–27 · 16 days

Apr2

Easter Break

Apr 2–20 · 19 days

May14

Week in May

May 14–16 · 3 days

May27

Abolition of Slavery Day

May 27–27 · 1 day

Jul4

Summer Break

Jul 4 – Sep 1 · 60 days

Guyane5 breaks

Académies

Guyane

Dec20

Christmas Break

Dec 20 – Jan 5 · 17 days

Feb7

Carnival Break

Feb 7–23 · 17 days

Apr2

Easter Break

Apr 2–20 · 19 days

May15

No classes day

May 15–16 · 2 days

Jul4

Summer Break

Jul 4 – Sep 1 · 60 days

Martinique5 breaks

Académies

Martinique

Dec20

Christmas Break

Dec 20 – Jan 5 · 17 days

Feb7

Carnival Break

Feb 7–23 · 17 days

Apr2

Easter Break

Apr 2–20 · 19 days

May15

No classes day

May 15–16 · 2 days

Jul4

Summer Break

Jul 4 – Sep 1 · 60 days

New Caledonia16 breaks

Académies

New Caledonia

Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 16 · 59 days

Apr3

1st period holidays

Apr 3–18 · 16 days

Apr4

1st period holidays

Apr 4–19 · 16 days

Apr8

1st period holidays

Apr 8–23 · 16 days

Jun5

2nd period holidays

Jun 5–20 · 16 days

Jun6

2nd period holidays

Jun 6–21 · 16 days

Jun10

2nd period holidays

Jun 10–25 · 16 days

Aug7

3rd period holidays

Aug 7–22 · 16 days

Aug8

3rd period holidays

Aug 8–23 · 16 days

Aug12

3rd period holidays

Aug 12–27 · 16 days

Oct9

4th period holidays

Oct 9–25 · 17 days

Oct10

4th period holidays

Oct 10–25 · 16 days

Oct14

4th period holidays

Oct 14–29 · 16 days

Dec16

Summer Holidays

Dec 16 – Feb 16 · 63 days

Dec18

Summer Holidays

Dec 18 – Feb 16 · 61 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Feb 16 · 60 days

Reunion4 breaks

Académies

Reunion

Dec19

Southern Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Jan 21 · 34 days

Feb28

3rd period holidays

Feb 28 – Mar 16 · 17 days

May2

4th period holidays

May 2–18 · 17 days

Jul4

Southern Winter Holidays

Jul 4 – Aug 19 · 47 days

Saint Pierre and Miquelon5 breaks

Académies

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Dec19

Christmas Break

Dec 19 – Jan 5 · 18 days

Feb13

Winter Break

Feb 13 – Mar 2 · 18 days

Apr10

Spring Break

Apr 10–27 · 18 days

May13

Ascension Holiday

May 13–18 · 6 days

Jul2

Summer Break

Jul 2 – Sep 1 · 62 days

Wallis and Futuna1 break

Académies

Wallis and Futuna

Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 16 · 59 days

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Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in France in 2026?
France observes 13 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Easter (April 5, 2026), Easter Monday (April 6, 2026), Labour Day (May 1, 2026), Victory in Europe Day (May 8, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does France have in 2026?
France observes 13 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in France 2026?
New Year's Day in France falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Easter in France 2026?
Easter in France falls on April 5, 2026.
When is Easter Monday in France 2026?
Easter Monday in France falls on April 6, 2026.
When is Labour Day in France 2026?
Labour Day in France falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Victory in Europe Day in France 2026?
Victory in Europe Day in France falls on May 8, 2026.
When is Ascension Day in France 2026?
Ascension Day in France falls on May 14, 2026.
When is Whit Sunday in France 2026?
Whit Sunday in France falls on May 24, 2026.
When is Whit Monday in France 2026?
Whit Monday in France falls on May 25, 2026.
When is Bastille Day in France 2026?
Bastille Day in France falls on July 14, 2026.
When is Assumption of Mary in France 2026?
Assumption of Mary in France falls on August 15, 2026.
When is All Saints' Day in France 2026?
All Saints' Day in France falls on November 1, 2026.
When is Armistice Day in France 2026?
Armistice Day in France falls on November 11, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in France 2026?
Christmas Day in France falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in France?
Most public holidays in France are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in France?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for France?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.