New Year's Day
January 1
Celebrates the beginning of the new year.
Good Friday
March 29
Reagional Holiday
Only in Alsace-Moselle (in municipalities with a Protestant temple or a mixed church)
Easter Monday
April 1
The day after Easter Sunday, commemorating Christ's resurrection.
Labor Day
May 1
International workers' day
V-E Day
May 8
Marks the end of World War II in Europe.
Ascension Day
May 9
Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ.
Whit Monday
May 20
The day after Pentecost Sunday, celebrating the Holy Spirit's descent.
Bastille Day
July 14
France's national day, commemorates the French Revolution.
Assumption Day
August 15
Observance of Mary's assumption into heaven.
All Saints' Day
November 1
Honors all saints, deceased loved ones.
Armistice Day
November 11
Marks the end of World War I.
Christmas
December 25
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Boxing Day
December 26
Reagional Holiday
Only in Alsace-Moselle