11 official public holidays in 2025, with 8 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Lundi de Pâques
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
Fête du Travail
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
Ascension
Thursday, May 29
From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 · 1 day of leave
Lundi de Pentecôte
Monday, June 9
From Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
Fête de la Réconciliation
Tuesday, June 10
From Saturday, June 7 to Tuesday, June 10 · 1 day of leave
Fête Nationale
Friday, August 15
From Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17
Jour de la République
Friday, November 28
From Friday, November 28 to Sunday, November 30
Noël
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.