France
2026 French holidays
A list of France holidays for 2026, including observed dates and stock market closures.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques) | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day (Fête du Travail) | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | Victory in Europe Day (Victoire 1945) | Public holiday | – |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day (Ascension) | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) | Public holiday | – |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | Bastille Day (Fête nationale) | Public holiday | – |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Assumption (Assomption) | Public holiday | – |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day (Toussaint) | Public holiday | – |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Armistice Day (Armistice) | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day (Noël) | Public holiday | – |
Source basis: Service-Public.fr — jours fériés. Last updated: June 2026.
Euronext Paris holidays 2026
Market holiday reference. Verify exact closures and early-close schedules directly with the exchange.
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | – |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | – |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | – |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | – |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | Victory in Europe Day | – |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | – |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday | – |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | Bastille Day | – |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Assumption | – |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | – |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | – |
Source reference: Euronext trading calendar. Verify directly with the exchange before trading decisions.
Practical uses
PTO and leave planning
Use this list to plan your annual leave around French public holidays. Combining a holiday with a weekend can create longer breaks — see the french long weekends in 2026 for pre-built three-day and four-day weekends.
Payroll and deadlines
Public holidays affect payroll processing deadlines and direct deposit schedules. When a holiday falls on a weekday, it reduces the number of business days in that period. See business days in 2026 for net working day counts per month.
School and childcare
Public holidays typically mean school closures, but exact dates vary by state, province or region. Check your local school district or education authority for the full academic calendar.
Travel and events
Book travel early around major holidays like New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) and Christmas Day (Noël) when demand — and prices — are typically highest.
Frequently asked questions
- Do holidays that fall on a weekend get observed on a different day?
- When a public holiday falls on a weekend, no substitute day is typically given, though some collective agreements may differ.
- Are these national or regional holidays?
- These are national public holidays (jours fériés). Regional observances such as local saints' days are not included.
- Can I download these holidays for my calendar app?
- Yes. Download the ICS file to import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook. Or download the CSV file to open in Excel or Google Sheets.
- How many public holidays fall on weekdays in 2026?
- 9 of the 11 public holidays in 2026 fall on weekdays. 2 fall on a weekend.