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France
FR
Weekend
Saturday – Sunday
Total public holidays
11 days
Bank Holiday
0 days
Standard Work Week System
France's standard work week is Monday–Friday with a statutory 35-hour week (one of the shortest globally since 2000). Typical hours are 9:00–17:00.
Overtime Culture & Compliance
Hours beyond 35 are overtime, paid at 1.25x for the first 8 hours and 1.5x thereafter. Sunday work is generally prohibited (except specific sectors). Overtime is strictly regulated and the culture is weak.
Overtime Pay Rates
| Overtime Scenario | Statutory Rate |
|---|---|
| Workday overtime | 125–150% |
| Rest day overtime | 150% |
| Public holiday overtime | — |
Legal Basis
French public holidays are defined by the Labor Code (Code du travail), totaling 11 per year. May 1 (Labor Day) is the only mandatory paid holiday; others are not moved if they fall on a weekend (except in Alsace-Moselle).
Working Days & Holidays by Year
252d
251d
252d
254d
2024
11h
2025
11h
2026
11h
2027
11h
Public Holidays in France (2026)
Jour de l'an
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Public Holiday
Lundi de Pâques
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Public Holiday
Fête du Travail
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Public Holiday
Victoire 1945
Victory in Europe Day
2026-05-08
Public Holiday
Ascension
Ascension Day
2026-05-14
Public Holiday
Lundi de Pentecôte
Whit Monday
2026-05-25
Public Holiday
Fête nationale
Bastille Day
2026-07-14
Public Holiday
Assomption
Assumption Day
2026-08-15
Public Holiday
Toussaint
All Saints' Day
2026-11-01
Public Holiday
Armistice 1918
Armistice Day
2026-11-11
Public Holiday
Noël
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Public Holiday