France Public Holidays 2026 – Bank & National Holiday Calendar
France bank holidays 2026 include official national holidays,
religious holidays, public sector closures, stock market holidays and government observances
across major cities like capital city, financial hubs and regional states.
The updated France public holidays 2026 calendar helps businesses, travelers,
students and government employees plan work schedules and vacation trips efficiently.
Major celebrations such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day,
religious festivals and cultural observances are included in the
France government holiday calendar.
This verified France national holidays list ensures accurate holiday planning
for tourism, payroll management, HR scheduling and international trade operations.
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France stock exchange holidays, France state wise holidays or France city holiday schedule,
this detailed guide covers everything in one place.
Official Holiday Calendar 2026
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 01, 2026 | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| February 18, 2026 | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr | Observance |
| March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| March 29, 2026 | Daylight Saving Time starts | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| April 03, 2026 | Good Friday | Local holiday |
| April 05, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 06, 2026 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| May 01, 2026 | Labor Day | National holiday |
| May 08, 2026 | WWII Victory Day | National holiday |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| May 24, 2026 | Pentecost Sunday | Observance |
| May 25, 2026 | Pentecost Monday | National holiday |
| May 31, 2026 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| June 21, 2026 | Father’s Day | Observance |
| June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| July 14, 2026 | Bastille Day | National holiday |
| August 15, 2026 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| September 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| October 25, 2026 | Daylight Saving Time ends | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| November 01, 2026 | All Saints’ Day | National holiday |
| November 11, 2026 | Armistice Day | National holiday |
| December 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| December 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| December 26, 2026 | St Stephen’s Day | Local holiday |
| December 31, 2026 | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
Long Weekends 2026
- Eid al-Fitr may create a long weekend opportunity.
- March Equinox may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Good Friday may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Easter Monday may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Labor Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- WWII Victory Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Pentecost Monday may create a long weekend opportunity.
- December Solstice may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Christmas Day may create a long weekend opportunity.