France Public Holidays 2027
France has 11 national public holidays in 2027, starting with New Year's Day on January 1, 2027 and ending with Christmas Day on December 25, 2027. Of these, 4 land on a weekend, which is worth checking if you are counting on days off from work.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayNouvel An | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Easter MondayLundi de Pâques | March 29, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Labour DayFête du travail | May 1, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Ascension DayAscension | May 6, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Victory DayFête de la Victoire 1945 | May 8, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Whit MondayLundi de Pentecôte | May 17, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Bastille DayFête Nationale de la France | July 14, 2027 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| AssumptionAssomption | August 15, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| All Saints' DayToussaint | November 1, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Armistice DayArmistice 1918 | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Christmas DayNoël | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around May (4 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. Below you will find the full 2027 list for France, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. We track national holidays only, leaving out regional variations, so the list stays consistent and easy to compare with other countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2027?
France has 11 national public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027 and the last is Christmas Day on December 25, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in France?
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2027.
When is New Year celebrated in France in 2027?
In 2027, New Year's Day in France is on January 1, 2027.
Are regional holidays included for France?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only, so it stays consistent across countries. Holidays that apply to just part of France are listed separately on the France holiday hub, together with the departments and overseas regions that observe them.
Do the France holiday dates change from 2027 to the next year?
Some of them do. 3 of the 11 holidays in 2027 sit on a moving rule (linked to easter), so their date has to be recalculated for every year. The rest keep the same calendar date and only change weekday. Moving ones this year include Easter Monday on March 29, 2027, Ascension Day on May 6, 2027 and Whit Monday on May 17, 2027.
How far ahead is the France calendar actually fixed?
Through 2027. The holidays are set in law rather than announced year by year, so the dates repeat predictably. What can still change is a law amendment, a one-off holiday declared for a national event, and the exact day of any holiday on the Islamic calendar, which is confirmed by moon sighting. No corrections to the underlying dataset were needed for France.
Which France holidays are regional, and which move?
The table above is the national calendar for 2027. Some holidays keep the same date every year while others are tied to Easter, to a lunar calendar or to a named weekday, and some parts of the country add their own days off. The France holiday hub breaks that down: which holidays are fixed, which move and why, and which ones are observed in certain regions only. To compare France with other countries in the same year, see the 2027 worldwide overview.
Other years for France
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the France public holiday calendar across years: