French Public Holidays 2024 & 2025: A Complete Guide
Planning ahead for your travels or simply wanting to know when to expect a day off? This comprehensive guide details all the public holidays in France for 2024 and 2025. Understanding these jours fériés is crucial for anyone living in, working with, or visiting France.
2024 Public Holidays in France:
Here's a list of the official public holidays in France for 2024, along with their dates:
| Date | Day of the Week | Holiday Name (French) | Holiday Name (English) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1st | Monday | Jour de l'An | New Year's Day |
| April 19th | Friday | Vendredi Saint | Good Friday |
| April 21st | Sunday | Pâques | Easter Sunday |
| April 22nd | Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Easter Monday |
| May 1st | Wednesday | Fête du Travail | Labour Day |
| May 8th | Wednesday | Armistice 1945 | Victory in Europe Day |
| May 29th | Wednesday | Ascension | Ascension Day |
| June 9th | Sunday | Pentecôte | Pentecost Sunday |
| June 10th | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte | Pentecost Monday |
| July 14th | Sunday | Fête Nationale | Bastille Day |
| August 15th | Thursday | Assomption | Assumption of Mary Day |
| November 1st | Friday | Toussaint | All Saints' Day |
| November 11th | Monday | Armistice 1918 | Armistice Day |
| December 25th | Wednesday | Noël | Christmas Day |
2025 Public Holidays in France:
And here's the same information for the year 2025:
| Date | Day of the Week | Holiday Name (French) | Holiday Name (English) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1st | Wednesday | Jour de l'An | New Year's Day |
| April 18th | Friday | Vendredi Saint | Good Friday |
| April 20th | Sunday | Pâques | Easter Sunday |
| April 21st | Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Easter Monday |
| May 1st | Thursday | Fête du Travail | Labour Day |
| May 8th | Thursday | Armistice 1945 | Victory in Europe Day |
| May 29th | Thursday | Ascension | Ascension Day |
| June 8th | Sunday | Pentecôte | Pentecost Sunday |
| June 9th | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte | Pentecost Monday |
| July 14th | Monday | Fête Nationale | Bastille Day |
| August 15th | Friday | Assomption | Assumption of Mary Day |
| November 1st | Saturday | Toussaint | All Saints' Day |
| November 11th | Tuesday | Armistice 1918 | Armistice Day |
| December 25th | Thursday | Noël | Christmas Day |
Important Considerations:
- Bank Holidays: These dates are generally considered bank holidays, meaning banks and many businesses will be closed. Always confirm opening times with individual businesses, especially if travelling.
- Regional Variations: While these are the national holidays, some regions may have additional local holidays.
- Weekend Adjustments: If a public holiday falls on a weekend, it is generally not moved to another day.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of French public holidays for 2024 and 2025. Remember to double-check with official sources closer to the dates for any potential updates or changes. Bon planning!
