Total holidays
11
Upcoming
5
Next holiday
Bastille Day
Planning summary
France has 11 national holidays listed for 2026. Before scheduling calls, interviews, launches, or travel, check whether the date is a national holiday and whether local offices may be closed.
The next upcoming listed holiday is Bastille Day on 2026-07-14. Use this as an early warning for slower replies, limited banking hours, or reduced business availability.
Busiest months
January
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
April
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
May
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Victory in Europe Day
2026-05-08
Ascension Day
2026-05-14
Whit Monday
2026-05-25
July
Bastille Day
2026-07-14
August
Assumption Day
2026-08-15
November
All Saints' Day
2026-11-01
Armistice Day
2026-11-11
December
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
When planning calls, meetings, or project deadlines with contacts in France, check this calendar first. National holidays often mean offices are closed, response times are slower, and banking services may be limited. Regional holidays (marked as "Regional" in the table above) may only affect specific states or provinces.
France has 11 national public holidays in 2026. For recurring international work, build these dates into your project calendar at the start of the year.
Current city times in France