2026 Public Holidays & Working Days in France
Complete 2026 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for France.
France has 252 working days and 11 public holidays in 2026, with a Saturday – Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
France operates on UTC+1 with standard business hours 09:00–17:00 and a saturday – sunday weekend. In 2026, there are 252 standard working days and 11 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays — potentially delaying payment settlement by 1–3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid France's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2026 holidays with local agents in advance.
⚠️ "Pont" (Bridge) Holiday Culture
When a French holiday falls on Tuesday or Thursday, businesses often take the adjacent Monday or Friday as a "pont" (bridge) day, creating a 4-day weekend. Note these unofficial but widely practiced breaks.
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France Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2026-01-01 | Thu | Jour de l'an New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-04-06 | Mon | Lundi de Pâques Easter Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-01 | Fri | Fête du Travail Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-08 | Fri | Victoire 1945 Victory in Europe Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-14 | Thu | Ascension Ascension Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-25 | Mon | Lundi de Pentecôte Whit Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-07-14 | Tue | Fête nationale Bastille Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-08-15 | Sat | Assomption Assumption Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-11-01 | Sun | Toussaint All Saints' Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-11-11 | Wed | Armistice 1918 Armistice Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | Noël Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in France in 2026?
In 2026, France has 252 working days, 102 weekend days, and 11 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in France?
The official weekend in France is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does France have in 2026?
France has 11 public holidays in 2026. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in France?
Banks in France are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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