Planning your year ahead? Knowing the public holidays in advance is essential for personal organization and business scheduling. This comprehensive guide outlines all the jours fériés in France for 2024 and 2025, providing key dates and helpful information to make your planning easier.
Jours Fériés 2024 en France
France observes several public holidays throughout the year. These are days when most businesses and offices are closed, and many people enjoy time off. Here's a breakdown for 2024:
- 1er Janvier 2024 (Mercredi): Jour de l'An (New Year's Day) – This marks the beginning of the new year and is a widely celebrated holiday.
- Vendredi Saint 29 mars 2024: Vendredi Saint (Good Friday) – A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Note that this is a relatively recent addition to the list of national holidays in France, officially recognized since 2015.
- Lundi de Pâques 1er avril 2024: Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday) – Celebrated the day after Easter Sunday.
- 1er Mai 2024 (Mercredi): Fête du Travail (Labour Day) – A national celebration of workers and labor rights. May Day often involves parades and other public events.
- 8 Mai 2024 (Mercredi): Armistice 1945 (Victory in Europe Day) – This commemorates the end of World War II in Europe.
- Jeudi 16 Mai 2024: Ascension (Ascension Day) – A Christian holiday celebrating the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
- Lundi 10 juin 2024: Pentecôte (Whit Monday) – A Christian holiday celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday.
- 14 Juillet 2024 (Dimanche): Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) – Celebrates the storming of the Bastille in 1789, a pivotal moment in the French Revolution. Expect fireworks and festivities across the country.
- 15 Août 2024 (Jeudi): Assomption (Assumption Day) – A Christian holiday celebrating the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
- 1er Novembre 2024 (Vendredi): Toussaint (All Saints' Day) – A day to remember the deceased.
- 11 Novembre 2024 (Lundi): Armistice 1918 (Armistice Day) – Commemorates the end of World War I.
- 25 Décembre 2024 (Mercredi): Noël (Christmas Day) – Celebrated widely across France and around the world.
Jours Fériés 2025 en France
The 2025 calendar presents a slightly different arrangement of holidays:
- 1er Janvier 2025 (Mercredi): Jour de l'An (New Year's Day)
- Vendredi Saint 18 avril 2025: Vendredi Saint (Good Friday)
- Lundi de Pâques 21 avril 2025: Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday)
- 1er Mai 2025 (Jeudi): Fête du Travail (Labour Day)
- 8 Mai 2025 (Jeudi): Armistice 1945 (Victory in Europe Day)
- Jeudi 22 Mai 2025: Ascension (Ascension Day)
- Lundi 9 juin 2025: Pentecôte (Whit Monday)
- 14 Juillet 2025 (Lundi): Fête Nationale (Bastille Day)
- 15 Août 2025 (Vendredi): Assomption (Assumption Day)
- 1er Novembre 2025 (Samedi): Toussaint (All Saints' Day)
- 11 Novembre 2025 (Mardi): Armistice 1918 (Armistice Day)
- 25 Décembre 2025 (Jeudi): Noël (Christmas Day)
Planning Ahead: Tips for Utilizing this Information
This information is invaluable for:
- Travel Planning: Avoid potential disruptions by knowing when key services may be closed.
- Business Scheduling: Coordinate meetings and projects around holiday closures.
- Personal Organization: Plan vacations and family events effectively.
Remember to check with individual businesses and organizations for their specific operating hours during public holidays, as some may have adjusted schedules.
This detailed overview of French public holidays for 2024 and 2025 provides a solid foundation for successful planning. Happy planning!
