20 official public holidays in 2026, with 13 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
La Toussaint
Sunday, November 1 2026
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.
Jour de l'an
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
Jour des Aieux
Friday, January 2
From Friday, January 2 to Sunday, January 4
Le Jour des Rois
Tuesday, January 6
From Saturday, January 3 to Tuesday, January 6 · 1 day of leave
Carnaval
Monday, February 16
From Saturday, February 14 to Monday, February 16
Carnaval
Tuesday, February 17
From Saturday, February 14 to Tuesday, February 17 · 1 day of leave
Jeudi saint
Thursday, April 2
From Thursday, April 2 to Sunday, April 5 · 1 day of leave
Vendredi saint
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
Fête du Travail / Fête des Travailleurs
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
Ascension
Thursday, May 14
From Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17 · 1 day of leave
Jour du Drapeau et de l'Université
Monday, May 18
From Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18
Fête-Dieu
Thursday, June 4
From Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7 · 1 day of leave
Jour des Morts
Monday, November 2
From Saturday, October 31 to Monday, November 2
Noël
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.