18 official public holidays in 2025, with 13 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.
Three Kings Day
Monday, January 6
From Saturday, January 4 to Monday, January 6
Day of the Revolution
Tuesday, February 25
From Saturday, February 22 to Tuesday, February 25 · 1 day of leave
Good Friday
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Labour Day
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 29
From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 · 1 day of leave
Indian Arrival Day
Thursday, June 5
From Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8 · 1 day of leave
Keti Koti
Tuesday, July 1
From Saturday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 1 · 1 day of leave
Javanese Arrival Day
Friday, August 8
From Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10
Day of the Maroons
Friday, October 10
From Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12
Chinese Arrival day
Monday, October 20
From Saturday, October 18 to Monday, October 20
Independence Day
Tuesday, November 25
From Saturday, November 22 to Tuesday, November 25 · 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Boxing Day
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.