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Public holidays in France

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It's worth planning around France's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in France

All 2026 holidays in France
Not days off — but they change the city

Notable days & festivals in France

Festivals, parades and observances that don't close the banks — but do fill the hotels, close the streets and change the mood entirely. Worth planning around (or avoiding).

  • Thursday 19 NovemberBeaujolais Nouveau release
  • Monday 21 June 2027Fête de la Musique
  • Saturday 2 October 2027Nuit Blanche
If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for France

Long weekends around a holiday fill up early and prices climb. Check dates around All Saints' Day (Sunday 1 November) now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in France?
All Saints' Day — Sunday 1 November.
How many public holidays does France have?
France has 13 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.
What's closed on public holidays in France?
Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.
Is it worth visiting France during a holiday?
It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.
Which festivals are coming up in France?
Beaujolais Nouveau release (Thursday 19 November); Fête de la Musique (Monday 21 June 2027); Nuit Blanche (Saturday 2 October 2027).
Are shops open on Sundays in France?
Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.
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