France Public Holidays 2026
11 public holidays and 252 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Nouvel An | Day off |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Lundi de Pâques | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Fête du travail | Day off |
| Fri, May 8 | Fête de la Victoire 1945 | Day off |
| Thu, May 14 | Ascension | Day off |
| Sun, May 24 | Pentecôte | observance |
| Mon, May 25 | Lundi de Pentecôte | Day off |
| Sun, May 31 | Fête des Mères | observance |
| Tue, Jul 14 | Fête Nationale de la France | Day off |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Assomption | Day off |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Toussaint | Day off |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Armistice 1918 | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Noël | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| May | 17 | 4 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 20 | 1 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 252 | 9 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in France?
There are 252 business days in 2026 in France, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 11 public holidays.
How many public holidays does France have in 2026?
France has 11 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with Nouvel An on Thursday, January 1, 2026.