France Public Holidays 2025

France Public Holidays Jan–Jun

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France Public Holidays Jul–Dec

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France Public Holidays

January 1 New Year's DayCelebrates the start of the new year.
April 18 Good Friday Regional Holiday
Only in Alsace-Moselle (in municipalities with a Protestant temple or a mixed church)
April 21 Easter Monday The day after Easter Sunday, commemorating Christ's resurrection.
May 1 Labor Day International Workers' Day.
May 8 V-E Day Marks the end of World War II in Europe.
May 29 Ascension Day Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ.
June 9 Whit Monday The day after Pentecost Sunday, celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit.
July 14 Bastille Day France's national day, commemorating the French Revolution.
August 15 Assumption Day Observance of Mary's assumption into heaven.
November 1 All Saints' Day Honors all saints and deceased loved ones.
November 11 Armistice DayMarks the end of World War I.
December 25 ChristmasCelebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
December 26 Boxing DayRegional Holiday
Only in Alsace-Moselle

Official Holiday Sources

Reference materials on French public holidays:
  1. List of public holidays (Official French Government website)
    Public Service Holidays
  2. Labor law provisions on public holidays
    Labor Code: Chapter III: Public holidays
  3. Special provisions for public holidays in the departments of Moselle, Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin
    Labor Code: Special provisions for the departments of Moselle, Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin. (Articles L3134-1 to L3134-16)

Notes

  1. There are no substitute holiday for public holidays that fall on weekends.
  2. In France, there are 11 statutory holidays established by labor law. Additionally, Alsace-Moselle region has two additional holidays due to historical reasons (Good Friday and Boxing Day), bringing the total to 13 annually. French overseas territories also have additional holidays. For more details, please refer to the linked document.