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1JanThu
New Year's Day Jour de l'An
Public holiday (jour férié); offices, banks and administrations closed.
“Happy New Year” · Bonne année et meilleurs vœux
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
France: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Business slows sharply in August (grandes vacances) and from Christmas to New Year; May is fragmented by 1 May, 8 May, Ascension (with bridge days) and Whit Monday, and holidays falling at weekends are not moved.
- Public holidays 2026
- 11
- Public holidays 2027
- 11
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun
- Calendars
- Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri)
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for France
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
202623 dates202723 dates Public holiday Regional holiday Festivals & observances 12small number = Islamic (Hijri) day Full moon
France calendar 2026
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu115216317418519620721822923102411251226132714281529161 Muha172183194205216227238249251026112712281329143015
July 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu11621731841952062172282392410251126122713281429151 Safa16217318419520621722823924102511261227132814291530163117
August 2026
September 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu11922032142252362472582692710281129121 Rabi1321431541651761871982092110221123122413251426152716281729183019
October 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12022132242352462572682792810291130121 Juma13214315416517618719820921102211231224132514261527162817291830193120
November 2026
January 2026
- 6JanTue
Epiphany Épiphanie
Families and offices share the galette des rois (king cake) throughout January; normal working day.
February 2026
- 2FebMon
Candlemas La Chandeleur
Traditional crêpe day; normal working day.
- 18FebWed
Ramadan begins رمضان
1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated
Start of the Islamic month of fasting (dawn to sunset), ending with Eid al-Fitr. Estimated; the exact start depends on moon sighting and may differ by one day. Muslim colleagues may observe shorter or shifted working patterns.
“Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك
March 2026
- 20MarFri
Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر
1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated
Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family visits and gifts. Estimated (moon sighting); Muslim staff and partners commonly take the day off.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
April 2026
- 3AprFri
Good Friday Vendredi saint
Public holiday only in Alsace and Moselle (local law).
- 6AprMon
Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
Public holiday; offices and banks closed.
“Happy Easter” · Joyeuses Pâques
May 2026
- 1MayFri
Labour Day Fête du Travail
Public holiday – the only day that is legally a paid non-working day for all employees; nearly everything closed, lily-of-the-valley (muguet) is exchanged.
- 8MayFri
Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
Public holiday commemorating the end of WWII in Europe; offices and banks closed.
- 14MayThu
Ascension Day Ascension
Public holiday (40 days after Easter).
- 15MayFri
Ascension bridge day Pont de l'Ascension
Not a holiday, but many employees and companies 'faire le pont' (take the Friday off), so expect reduced availability.
- 25MayMon
Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Public holiday, but often designated as the 'journée de solidarité' (unpaid solidarity work day), so many companies stay open; public offices may be closed.
June 2026
- 21JunSun
Fête de la Musique
Nationwide free music festival on the summer solstice; normal working day.
July 2026
- 14JulTue
Bastille Day (National Day) Fête nationale (14 Juillet)
National Day commemorating the 1790 Fête de la Fédération / 1789 storming of the Bastille, with the military parade on the Champs-Élysées and fireworks; nearly all businesses closed.
“Happy Bastille Day” · Bonne fête nationale
August 2026
- 1AugSat
Summer holidays (grandes vacances) Les grandes vacances
Peak holiday month: many companies, suppliers and some factories close for two to three weeks in August, and decision-making slows sharply.
- 15AugSat
Assumption Day Assomption
Public holiday at the height of the August holidays.
November 2026
- 1NovSun
All Saints' Day Toussaint
Public holiday; families visit cemeteries with chrysanthemums.
- 11NovWed
Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Public holiday commemorating the 1918 Armistice and all who died for France; ceremonies at war memorials.
- 19NovThu
Beaujolais Nouveau Day Beaujolais nouveau
Release of the new Beaujolais wine on the third Thursday of November, celebrated in bars and restaurants; normal working day.
December 2026
- 24DecThu
Christmas Eve Réveillon de Noël
Not a public holiday, but offices close early for the main family celebration (réveillon dinner).
- 25DecFri
Christmas Day Noël
Public holiday; many companies close or run minimal staff until early January.
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” · Joyeux Noël et bonne année
- 26DecSat
St Stephen's Day Saint-Étienne
Public holiday only in Alsace and Moselle (local law).
- 31DecThu
New Year's Eve Saint-Sylvestre
Not a public holiday; offices close early for the réveillon.
France calendar 2027
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12422532642752862973081 Dhuʻ9210311412513614715816917101811191220132114221523162417251826192720282129223023
May 2027
June 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12622732842953061 Muha7283941051161271381491510161117121813191420152116221723182419252026212722282329243025
July 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12622732842951 Safa62738495106117128139141015111612171318141915201621172218231924202521262227232824292530263127
August 2027
September 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu13021 Rabi3243546576879810911101211131214131514161517161817191820192120222123222423252426252726282729283029
October 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu11 Juma2233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030311 Juma
November 2027
January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day Jour de l'An
Public holiday (jour férié); offices, banks and administrations closed.
“Happy New Year” · Bonne année et meilleurs vœux
- 6JanWed
Epiphany Épiphanie
Families and offices share the galette des rois (king cake) throughout January; normal working day.
February 2027
- 2FebTue
Candlemas La Chandeleur
Traditional crêpe day; normal working day.
- 8FebMon
Ramadan begins رمضان
1 Ramadan 1448 AH · estimated
Start of the Islamic month of fasting (dawn to sunset), ending with Eid al-Fitr. Estimated; the exact start depends on moon sighting and may differ by one day.
“Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك
March 2027
- 9MarTue
Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر
1 Shawwal 1448 AH · estimated
Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family visits and gifts. Estimated (Umm al-Qura; local communities may celebrate on 10 March depending on moon sighting).
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
- 26MarFri
Good Friday Vendredi saint
Public holiday only in Alsace and Moselle (local law).
- 29MarMon
Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
Public holiday; offices and banks closed.
“Happy Easter” · Joyeuses Pâques
May 2027
- 1MaySat
Labour Day Fête du Travail
Public holiday – the only day that is legally a paid non-working day for all employees; nearly everything closed, lily-of-the-valley (muguet) is exchanged.
- 6MayThu
Ascension Day Ascension
Public holiday (40 days after Easter).
- 7MayFri
Ascension bridge day Pont de l'Ascension
Not a holiday, but many employees and companies 'faire le pont' (take the Friday off), so expect reduced availability.
- 8MaySat
Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
Public holiday commemorating the end of WWII in Europe; offices and banks closed.
- 17MayMon
Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Public holiday, but often designated as the 'journée de solidarité' (unpaid solidarity work day), so many companies stay open; public offices may be closed.
June 2027
- 21JunMon
Fête de la Musique
Nationwide free music festival on the summer solstice; normal working day.
July 2027
- 14JulWed
Bastille Day (National Day) Fête nationale (14 Juillet)
National Day commemorating the 1790 Fête de la Fédération / 1789 storming of the Bastille, with the military parade on the Champs-Élysées and fireworks; nearly all businesses closed.
“Happy Bastille Day” · Bonne fête nationale
August 2027
- 1AugSun
Summer holidays (grandes vacances) Les grandes vacances
Peak holiday month: many companies, suppliers and some factories close for two to three weeks in August, and decision-making slows sharply.
- 15AugSun
Assumption Day Assomption
Public holiday at the height of the August holidays.
November 2027
- 1NovMon
All Saints' Day Toussaint
Public holiday; families visit cemeteries with chrysanthemums.
- 11NovThu
Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Public holiday commemorating the 1918 Armistice and all who died for France; ceremonies at war memorials.
- 18NovThu
Beaujolais Nouveau Day Beaujolais nouveau
Release of the new Beaujolais wine on the third Thursday of November, celebrated in bars and restaurants; normal working day.
December 2027
- 24DecFri
Christmas Eve Réveillon de Noël
Not a public holiday, but offices close early for the main family celebration (réveillon dinner).
- 25DecSat
Christmas Day Noël
Public holiday; many companies close or run minimal staff until early January.
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” · Joyeux Noël et bonne année
- 26DecSun
St Stephen's Day Saint-Étienne
Public holiday only in Alsace and Moselle (local law).
- 31DecFri
New Year's Eve Saint-Sylvestre
Not a public holiday; offices close early for the réveillon.
Business closures ahead in France
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026Sunday | All Saints' DayToussaint | In 4 days | Gregorian | National |
| 11 Nov 2026Wednesday | Armistice DayArmistice 1918 | In 14 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas DayNoël | In 58 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's DayJour de l'An | In 65 days | Gregorian | National |
| 29 Mar 2027Monday | Easter MondayLundi de Pâques | In 152 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 May 2027Saturday | Labour DayFête du Travail | In 185 days | Gregorian | National |
| 6 May 2027Thursday | Ascension DayAscension | In 190 days | Gregorian | National |
| 8 May 2027Saturday | Victory in Europe DayVictoire 1945 | In 192 days | Gregorian | National |
| 14 Jul 2027Wednesday | Bastille Day (National Day)Fête nationale (14 Juillet) | In 259 days | Gregorian | National |
| 15 Aug 2027Sunday | Assumption DayAssomption | In 291 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Nov 2027Monday | All Saints' DayToussaint | In 369 days | Gregorian | National |
| 11 Nov 2027Thursday | Armistice DayArmistice 1918 | In 379 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2027Saturday | Christmas DayNoël | In 423 days | Gregorian | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to France →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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