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Jour de l'an
New Year's Day
The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, celebrated with fireworks, parties, and new beginnings.
Mon, Jan 1
Lundi de Pâques
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday, a bank holiday in many countries celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.
Mon, Apr 2
Fête du Travail
Labour Day
Tue, May 1
Victoire 1945
Victory in Europe Day
Celebrates the Allied victory in Europe during World War II on May 8, 1945.
Tue, May 8
Ascension
Ascension Day
Commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven, celebrated 40 days after Easter.
Thu, May 10
Lundi de Pentecôte
Whit Monday
Also called Pentecost Monday, the day after Pentecost Sunday celebrating the Holy Spirit.
Mon, May 21
Fête nationale
Bastille Day
French National Day celebrating the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789.
Sat, Jul 14
Assomption
Assumption Day
Wed, Aug 15
Toussaint
All Saints' Day
A Christian festival honoring all saints, known and unknown.
Thu, Nov 1
Armistice 1918
Armistice Day
Commemorates the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.
Sun, Nov 11
Noël
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with gift-giving, decorations, and family gatherings.
Tue, Dec 25
France's holiday calendar blends religious traditions with secular republican values. The country observes 11 public holidays, including religious celebrations like Assumption Day and secular commemorations like Bastille Day. Regional holidays in Alsace-Moselle add further complexity.
French holiday culture values leisure time intensely, with the concept of "les vacances" being central to national identity. August sees much of France on vacation simultaneously. Long weekends ("ponts") are sacred, and Sunday remains largely a day of rest with many shops closed.
July 14th celebrates the storming of the Bastille in 1789. Marked by the famous military parade on the Champs-Élysées, fireworks at the Eiffel Tower, and community dances called "bals des pompiers."
The French holiday season features elaborate Christmas dinners (réveillon), regional specialties like foie gras and bûche de Noël, and festive markets in cities like Strasbourg, home to one of Europe's oldest Christmas markets.
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Public holidays are days when most workers are entitled to a day off with pay.
Bank holidays are days when financial institutions are closed.
Observances are notable days that are not official public holidays.
Some holidays may only be observed in certain regions.
When planning travel or business activities, be aware that public holidays may affect availability of services.
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