12 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.
La Sainte Dévote
Monday, January 27
From Saturday, January 25 to Monday, January 27
Easter Monday
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
Le 1er mai
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
L’Ascension
Thursday, May 29
From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 · 1 day of leave
Le lundi de Pentecôte
Monday, June 9
From Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
La Fête Dieu
Thursday, June 19
From Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 22 · 1 day of leave
L'Assomption de Marie
Friday, August 15
From Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17
L’Immaculée Conception
Monday, December 8
From Saturday, December 6 to Monday, December 8
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.