🇫🇷 France Public Holidays 2025

Q: How many public holidays does France have in 2025?

France has 11 public holidays in 2025.

Q: What is the next public holiday in France?

The next public holiday in France is New Year's Day on 1 January 2025.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in France?

In France, most public holidays are paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

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All Public Holidays 2025

11 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2025	New Year's Day Jour de l'an	National
21 April 2025	Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques	National
1 May 2025	Labour Day Fête du Travail	National
8 May 2025	Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945	National
29 May 2025	Ascension Day Ascension	National
9 June 2025	Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte	National
14 July 2025	Bastille Day Fête nationale	National
15 August 2025	Assumption Day Assomption	National
1 November 2025	All Saints' Day Toussaint	National
11 November 2025	Armistice Day Armistice 1918	National
25 December 2025	Christmas Day Noël	National

Bridge Days 2025 — Best time-off deals

Labour Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 2 May 2025 off → 1 May 2025 to 4 May 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Victory in Europe Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 9 May 2025 off → 8 May 2025 to 11 May 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 30 May 2025 off → 29 May 2025 to 1 Jun 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Armistice Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 10 Nov 2025 off → 8 Nov 2025 to 11 Nov 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Christmas Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 26 Dec 2025 off → 25 Dec 2025 to 28 Dec 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does France have in 2025?+

France has 11 public holidays in 2025, of which 11 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in France?+

There are no more public holidays in France for 2025.

Are public holidays paid days off in France?+

In France, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Can I add France public holidays to my calendar?+

Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.

What are bridge days in France?+

Bridge days (or Brückentage) are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2025.

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