12 official public holidays in 2026, with 11 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
La Toussaint
Monday, November 2 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.
Le jour de l’An
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
La Sainte Dévote
Tuesday, January 27
From Saturday, January 24 to Tuesday, January 27 · 1 day of leave
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
Le 1er mai
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
L’Ascension
Thursday, May 14
From Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17 · 1 day of leave
Le lundi de Pentecôte
Monday, May 25
From Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25
La Fête Dieu
Thursday, June 4
From Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7 · 1 day of leave
La Toussaint
Monday, November 2
From Saturday, October 31 to Monday, November 2
La Fête du Prince
Thursday, November 19
From Thursday, November 19 to Sunday, November 22 · 1 day of leave
L’Immaculée Conception
Tuesday, December 8
From Saturday, December 5 to Tuesday, December 8 · 1 day of leave
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.