France public holidays 2026

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1. Thu, 01 Jan 2026New Year's Day

   Jour de l’an falls on 1 January 2026 and is listed as a public holiday in France. It marks the start of the Gregorian calendar year, a date observed as New Year’s Day in many countries. The supplied background notes that New Year customs differ across cultures and calendars; it does not establish that everyone in France observes the day in the same way. The calendar entry supports the date, French name and public-holiday classification.

2. Fri, 03 Apr 2026Good Friday · GE-BR

   Vendredi saint falls on 3 April 2026 and is listed as a public holiday for the region identified in the calendar as GE-BR (Bas-Rhin). In Christian tradition, Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and falls during Holy Week. This is a regional observance, not evidence that Good Friday is a public holiday throughout France. The supplied calendar supports the date and regional listing; the background describes the religious observance but does not explain the region-specific legal status.

3. Fri, 03 Apr 2026Good Friday · GE-HR

   The calendar lists Vendredi saint, or Good Friday, as a public holiday in GE-HR (Haut-Rhin) on 3 April 2026. The supplied background describes its Christian significance: remembrance of Jesus’s crucifixion during Holy Week. The listing is specific to this region and should not be read as establishing a public holiday across all of France. The calendar supports the date and location; it does not explain the regional legal arrangements behind this observance.

4. Fri, 03 Apr 2026Good Friday · GE-MO

   On 3 April 2026, the calendar lists Vendredi saint as a public holiday for GE-MO (Moselle). Good Friday is a Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus during Holy Week. Its appearance here is regional; it does not mean the date is a public holiday across France as a whole. The calendar supports the date, name and regional classification, while the supplied background explains the religious observance but not the local legal status.

5. Mon, 06 Apr 2026Easter Monday

   Lundi de Pâques, or Easter Monday, falls on 6 April 2026 and is listed as a public holiday in France. The supplied context identifies it as the second day of Eastertide in Western Christianity. As a movable date, it follows Easter Sunday, so its calendar date changes from year to year. The record supports the 2026 date, French name and public-holiday classification; it does not establish how individuals or communities observe the day.

6. Mon, 27 Apr 2026Abolition of slavery · YT

   Mayotte’s calendar entry lists Abolition de l’esclavage as a public holiday on 27 April 2026. This is a regional observance, not a nationwide French public holiday. The supplied background excerpt is about the end of slavery in the United States, so it cannot substantiate Mayotte’s history or the meaning of its date. The entry is therefore useful for identifying the local name and date, but further local historical context should be checked with Mayotte’s authorities or a specialist French slavery-history resource.

7. Fri, 01 May 2026Labour Day

   Fête du Travail falls on 1 May 2026 and is listed as a public holiday in France. The supplied context links Labour Day with International Workers’ Day and the labour movement, including campaigns for shorter working hours. The entry is for France’s 1 May observance; it should not be confused with countries that mark Labour Day on a different date. The calendar supports the French name, date and public-holiday classification, while the background provides general context rather than a detailed account of French observance.

8. Fri, 08 May 2026Victory Day

   France’s calendar lists Victoire 1945 as a public holiday on 8 May 2026. The name identifies the observance with the 1945 victory; the supplied context describes Victory Day as a commemoration of victory over a hostile force and notes its use by countries associated with the Allied victory in the Second World War. The calendar supports the French name, date and public-holiday status. It does not provide details of ceremonies or local practices, which may vary.

9. Thu, 14 May 2026Ascension Day

   Ascension falls on 14 May 2026 and is listed as a public holiday in France. In the Christian calendar, Ascension is a feast linked to Easter and traditionally commemorates Jesus’s ascent to heaven. The supplied context excerpt is only a list of meanings for the word “Ascension,” so it does not support that religious explanation or establish the holiday’s French legal status. The date and classification here come from the calendar entry; an official French legal or religious reference would be useful for fuller verification.

10. Fri, 22 May 2026Abolition of slavery · MQ

    For Martinique, the calendar lists Abolition de l’esclavage as a public holiday on 22 May 2026. This is a regional date and should not be presented as a public holiday throughout France. The supplied background concerns abolition in the United States, not Martinique, and therefore does not verify the local history or the reason for this date. The calendar supports the listing and its classification; local government or a specialist French slavery-history resource could provide the appropriate Martinican context.

11. Mon, 25 May 2026Pentecost Monday

    Lundi de Pentecôte, or Pentecost Monday, falls on 25 May 2026 and is listed as a public holiday in France. The supplied context describes it as the day after Pentecost, a movable feast whose date depends on Easter. The entry establishes the date and public-holiday classification, not how workplaces or individuals treat the day in practice. In particular, the calendar listing alone does not explain any arrangements that may apply to working time or observance.

12. Wed, 27 May 2026Abolition of slavery · GP

    The Guadeloupe entry lists Abolition de l’esclavage as a public holiday on 27 May 2026. This is a local observance rather than a date that should be assumed to apply across France. The supplied background concerns the end of slavery in the United States and cannot establish the history or significance of Guadeloupe’s commemoration. The calendar supports the listed name, date and classification; for an account grounded in Guadeloupe’s history, consult local public authorities or an authoritative French slavery-history resource.

13. Wed, 27 May 2026Abolition of slavery · MF

    The calendar lists Abolition de l’esclavage as a public holiday in Saint-Martin on 27 May 2026. The regional scope matters: this entry does not establish the same holiday for France nationwide. The supplied background excerpt is about the United States and does not substantiate Saint-Martin’s local history or the reason for its commemorative date. The calendar supports the date, name and classification. A local authority or a specialist French slavery-history resource would be a better source for further context.

14. Wed, 10 Jun 2026Abolition of slavery · GY

    French Guiana’s calendar entry lists Abolition de l’esclavage as a public holiday on 10 June 2026. This is a regional observance, not evidence of a nationwide French holiday on that date. The supplied background is about abolition in the United States, so it does not verify the French Guianese history or meaning of the commemoration. The calendar supports the local name, date and classification. Local public authorities or an authoritative French slavery-history resource could provide suitable regional context.

15. Tue, 14 Jul 2026National Day

    Fête nationale, France’s national day, falls on 14 July 2026 and is listed as a public holiday. The supplied context explains that a national day marks a country’s statehood or nationhood and may be associated with a significant point in its history. That general description helps explain the type of observance, but does not establish the particular historical origins of France’s date. The calendar supports the French name, date and public-holiday status; it does not imply that everyone marks the day in the same way.

16. Sat, 15 Aug 2026Assumption Day

    Assomption, or Assumption Day, falls on 15 August 2026 and is listed as a public holiday in France. The supplied material provides no background excerpt for this entry, so the calendar can support the date, French name and classification but not a fuller account of its religious significance or legal basis. The name refers to a Christian feast, but this entry should not be taken as evidence that everyone observes it religiously. An official French holiday listing or a reputable church source could verify those details.

17. Fri, 09 Oct 2026Abolition of slavery · BL

    Saint-Barthélemy’s entry lists Abolition de l’esclavage as a public holiday on 9 October 2026. Its regional label means the date should not be described as a nationwide French public holiday. The supplied background excerpt discusses slavery in the United States, not Saint-Barthélemy, and cannot verify the local history behind this commemoration. The calendar supports the date, name and public-holiday classification. A local authority or a specialist French slavery-history resource could help establish the observance’s regional context.

18. Sun, 01 Nov 2026All Saints Day

    Toussaint, or All Saints’ Day, falls on 1 November 2026 and is listed as a public holiday in France. The supplied context describes it as a Christian holy day honouring all the saints of the Church, with the date observed in Western Christian traditions. It also notes that practices differ across traditions and places. The calendar supports the French name, date and public-holiday classification; it does not establish that all people in France observe the day religiously or follow a particular custom.

19. Wed, 11 Nov 2026Armistice Day

    Armistice 1918 is listed as a French public holiday on 11 November 2026. The supplied context links the date to the 1918 armistice between the Allies and Germany, which brought fighting on the Western Front to a halt. It also notes that the date is a national holiday in France. The calendar supports the 2026 date, French name and classification. This entry identifies the commemoration without assuming that everyone observes it in the same way.

20. Sun, 20 Dec 2026Abolition of slavery · RU

    Réunion’s calendar lists Abolition de l’esclavage as a public holiday on 20 December 2026. This is a regional observance and should not be confused with a date applying throughout France. The supplied background discusses the end of slavery in the United States, so it does not establish the history or significance of Réunion’s commemoration. The record supports the local name, date and public-holiday classification. For further context, a Réunion authority or a specialist French slavery-history resource would be more appropriate.

21. Fri, 25 Dec 2026Christmas Day

    Noël, or Christmas Day, falls on 25 December 2026 and is listed as a public holiday in France. The supplied context describes Christmas as an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, with religious and cultural significance for many people around the world. It also notes that customs and observances vary. The calendar supports the date, French name and public-holiday classification; it does not imply that everyone in France celebrates Christmas or does so for the same reasons.

22. Sat, 26 Dec 20262nd day of Christmas · GE-BR

    The calendar lists 2ème jour de Noël, the second day of Christmas, as a public holiday in GE-BR (Bas-Rhin) on 26 December 2026. The regional listing is important: it does not establish 26 December as a public holiday across France. The supplied background is about Christmas films and provides no information about the holiday’s legal status or local significance. The calendar supports the date, name and regional classification; a regional authority or French legal source could confirm the relevant local rules.

23. Sat, 26 Dec 20262nd day of Christmas · GE-HR

    In GE-HR (Haut-Rhin), the calendar lists 2ème jour de Noël, or the second day of Christmas, as a public holiday on 26 December 2026. This is a regional listing, not evidence of a public holiday across France as a whole. The supplied context excerpt discusses Christmas-themed films and does not explain the local holiday or its legal status. The calendar supports the name, date and regional classification; local government or a French legal reference could verify which rules apply.

24. Sat, 26 Dec 20262nd day of Christmas · GE-MO

    For GE-MO (Moselle), the calendar lists 2ème jour de Noël as a public holiday on 26 December 2026. The entry concerns a regional holiday and should not be generalized to all of France. The supplied context is a list of Christmas films, so it does not support the holiday’s regional legal status or explain its significance. The calendar provides the name, date and classification; a local authority or French legal source would be appropriate for verification of the rules applying in Moselle.