11 official public holidays in 2025, with 9 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
Victoire 1945
Thursday, May 8
From Thursday, May 8 to Sunday, May 11 · 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 nationale
Monday, July 14
From Saturday, July 12 to Monday, July 14
Assomption
Friday, August 15
From Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17
Armistice 1918
Tuesday, November 11
From Saturday, November 8 to Tuesday, November 11 · 1 day of leave
Noël
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Source: Nager.Date. See also 2026 public holidays.