Public Holidays in France 2026
All nationwide public holidays in France for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads as Excel, CSV or PDF and tips for bridge days and long weekends.
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All Public Holidays in France 2026
France has 11 public holidays in 2026. While metropolitan France observes uniform holidays, Alsace-Moselle and overseas territories may have additional regional holidays. The table below lists all national holidays for 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2026 | Friday |
| Victory in Europe Day | 05/08/2026 | Friday |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/14/2026 | Thursday |
| Pentecost Monday | 05/25/2026 | Monday |
| Bastille Day | 07/14/2026 | Tuesday |
| Assumption of Mary | 08/15/2026 | Saturday |
| All Saints' Day | 11/01/2026 | Sunday |
| Armistice Day | 11/11/2026 | Wednesday |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Regional Holidays by Region
Beyond the nationwide holidays, many regions observe additional public holidays. The total number ranges from 11 to 13 per year depending on your region. View the complete holiday calendar for each region:
- Alsace-Moselle – 13 holidays
- Guadeloupe – 11 holidays
- Martinique – 11 holidays
- French Guiana – 11 holidays
- Réunion – 11 holidays
- Mayotte – 11 holidays
Bridge Days & Long Weekends in France 2026
Bridge days (Brückentage) are single vacation days that connect a public holiday with a weekend, creating extended time off. France's 2026 calendar offers several excellent opportunities to maximize your vacation days.
Best Bridge Day Opportunities in 2026
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- April 3 (Friday) – Take one day off before Easter Monday (Monday, April 6) for a 4-day weekend from April 3 to 6.
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Whit Monday (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- July 13 (Monday) – Take one day off before Bastille Day (Tuesday, July 14) for a 4-day weekend from July 11 to 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions
France has 11 public holidays in 2026 that are observed nationwide across all 6 regions. Depending on which region you live or work in, there can be up to 13 public holidays in total when regional holidays are included.
The top bridge day opportunities in 2026 are: January 2, April 3, May 15. May is especially favorable, with multiple public holidays offering several chances to extend weekends with minimal vacation days used.
Yes. The France public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration or account creation is required.
absentify lets you select your specific region during setup. The system then automatically includes both the nationwide holidays and any additional regional holidays for that region in your team calendar. This ensures every team member sees the correct holidays for their location.