Public Holidays in France, 2025
See all 11 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Thursday gives you the most public holidays in 2025 (4 days). That's 4 more free days than Sunday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Thursday is your most disrupted weekday over 2025 with 4 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Thursdays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Thursday4 holidays
2025
- Thu 1 MayLabour Day(Fรชte du Travail)
- Thu 8 MayVictory in Europe Day(Victoire 1945)
- Thu 29 MayAscension Day(Ascension)
- Thu 25 DecChristmas Day(Noรซl)
Monday3 holidays
2025
- Mon 21 AprEaster Monday(Lundi de Pรขques)
- Mon 9 JunWhit Monday(Lundi de Pentecรดte)
- Mon 14 JulBastille Day(Fรชte nationale)
Tuesday1 holiday
2025
- Tue 11 NovArmistice Day(Armistice 1918)
Wednesday1 holiday
2025
- Wed 1 JanNew Year's Day(Jour de l'an)
Friday1 holiday
2025
- Fri 15 AugAssumption Day(Assomption)
Saturday1 holiday
2025
- Sat 1 NovAll Saints' Day(Toussaint)
Working days overview
| Month | 2025 |
|---|---|
| January | 22(-1) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 21(-1) |
| May | 19(-3) |
| June | 20(-1) |
| July | 22(-1) |
| August | 20(-1) |
| September | 22 |
| October | 23 |
| November | 19(-1) |
| December | 22(-1) |
| Total | 251 |
Long weekends in 2025
19 Apr - 21 Apr
1 May - 4 May
Requires a bridge day
8 May - 11 May
Requires a bridge day
29 May - 1 Jun
Requires a bridge day
7 Jun - 9 Jun
12 Jul - 14 Jul
15 Aug - 17 Aug
8 Nov - 11 Nov
Requires a bridge day
25 Dec - 28 Dec
Requires a bridge day
Scheduling impact for France
France has a strong spring holiday cluster, especially around May. Labour Day, Victory in Europe Day, Ascension, and bridge days can create several disrupted weeks in a short window.
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