What are the public holidays in France?
We count on them to increase our holiday quota, we always hope they fall on a Monday or Friday and they allow us to rest one more day, I call them public holidays!
As they are slowly coming, to make your life easier Karen, we have grouped together the public holidays that fall this year.
Public holidays in France
Public holiday | Date |
|---|---|
New Year's Day 2024 | Monday 1 January 2024 |
Easter Sunday 2024 | Sunday 31 March 2024 |
Easter Monday 2024 | Monday 1 April 2024 |
Labour Day 2024 | Wednesday 1 May 2024 |
Ascension Day 2024 | Thursday 9 May 2024 |
Whit Sunday 2024 | Sunday 19 May 2024 |
Whit Monday 2024 | Monday 20 May 2024 |
Bastille Day 2024 | Friday 21 July 2023 |
Assumption Day 2024 | Thursday 15 August 2024 |
All Saints' Day 2024 | Friday 1 November 2024 |
Armistice of 1918 2024 | Monday 11th November 2024 |
Christmas Day 2024 | Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
Other holidays not to be forgotten!
Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
Epiphany 2024 | Saturday 6 January 2024 |
Valentine's Day 2024 | Wednesday 14 February 2024 |
Good Friday 2024 | Friday 29 March 2024 |
Mother's Day 2024 | Sunday 26 May 2024 |
Father's Day 2024 | Sunday 16 June 2024 |
Halloween 2024 | Thursday 31 October 2024 |
Saint Martin's Day 2024 | Monday 11 November 2024 |
Black Friday 2024 | Friday 29th November |
Boxing Day 2024 | Thursday 26 December 2024 |
New Year's Eve 2024 | Tuesday 31st December 2024 |
Visit France by playing!
Take advantage of these public holidays to visit France in a different way with an Urban Escape Game! Urban adventures that combine games and discovery. 🤗
What to do during these public holidays?
And if you're wondering what to do during these public holidays and how to occupy your time, read our article "What to do on Sundays and public holidays". You'll find more than 20 ideas for activities!
