France public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 5
France public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| April 1 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Labour Day |
| May 8 | Wednesday | Victory Day |
| May 9 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 20 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| July 14 | Sunday | Bastille Day |
| August 15 | Thursday | Assumption |
| November 1 | Friday | All Saints' Day |
| November 11 | Monday | Armistice Day |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- March 30 – April 13 days off
- May 8 – May 125 days off · if you take Friday May 10 off
- May 18 – May 203 days off
- August 15 – August 184 days off · if you take Friday August 16 off
- November 1 – November 33 days off
- November 9 – November 113 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| May 19 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| May 26 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2024?
France has 11 public holidays in 2024; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, France has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.