Public Holidays in France 2026
Plan your stay around France's public holidays and enjoy longer weekends in our peaceful riverside gîtes. A perfect opportunity for a relaxing break in southern Brittany!
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day |
| May 8 | Friday | Victory in Europe Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Whit Sunday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| July 14 | Tuesday | Bastille Day |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Armistice Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |