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Festivals form an integral part of the France's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
France has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in France in 2026.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for France. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list France year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 3 | Mar 29, 2026 | Daylight Saving Time starts | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| 4 | Apr 03, 2026 | Good Friday | Local holiday |
| 5 | Apr 05, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 6 | Apr 06, 2026 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 7 | May 01, 2026 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 8 | May 08, 2026 | WWII Victory Day | National holiday |
| 9 | May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 10 | May 24, 2026 | Whit Sunday | Observance |
| 11 | May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 12 | May 31, 2026 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 13 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 14 | Jul 14, 2026 | Bastille Day | National holiday |
| 15 | Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 16 | Sep 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 17 | Oct 25, 2026 | Daylight Saving Time ends | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| 18 | Nov 01, 2026 | All Saints' Day | National holiday |
| 19 | Nov 11, 2026 | Armistice Day | National holiday |
| 20 | Dec 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| 21 | Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 22 | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 23 | Dec 26, 2026 | St Stephen's Day | Local holiday |
| 24 | Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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