France Public Holidays 2025

The dates marked in green are holidays.For detailed holiday descriptions, please refer to the content following the calendar.

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FrancePublicHolidays 2025

January 1 New Year's Day

Celebrates the start of the new year.

April 18 Good Friday

Regional HolidayOnly 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 Day

Marks the end of World War I.

December 25 Christmas

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

December 26 Boxing Day

Regional HolidayOnly in Alsace-Moselle

Official Resources for French Public Holidays

Comprehensive reference materials regarding French statutory holidays:

  1. Government Documentation Public Service official portal provides complete listing of French public holidays: Public Service Holidays

  2. Legislative Framework Detailed labor law regulations governing public holiday observance: Labor Code: Chapter III - Public holidays

  3. Regional Exceptions Specific statutory provisions for departments of Moselle, Bas-Rhin, and Haut-Rhin: Labor Code - Special provisions for Moselle, Bas-Rhin, and Haut-Rhin departments (Articles L3134-1 to L3134-16)

Important Observations

  1. Weekend Holiday Compensation Policy France does not offer substitute holidays when statutory holidays occur on weekends. If a public holiday coincides with Saturday or Sunday, no additional compensatory day off is provided.

  2. National Holiday Overview French labor legislation recognizes 11 nationwide statutory holidays annually. The Alsace-Moselle region observes two additional historical holidays (Good Friday and Boxing Day), resulting in a total of 13 regional holidays. French overseas territories maintain supplementary holiday schedules beyond the national standard. Comprehensive territorial variations are detailed in the referenced governmental documentation.

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