- Download our Moving to France Guide (PDF)
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2023 |
2024 |
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New Year's Day |
1 January |
1 January |
Easter Monday |
10 April |
1 April |
Labour Day |
1 May |
1 May |
WWII Victory Day |
8 May |
8 May |
Ascension Day |
18 May |
9 May |
Whit Monday |
29 May |
20 May |
Bastille Day |
14 July |
14 July |
Assumption of the Virgin Mary |
15 August |
15 August |
All Saints' Day |
1 November |
1 November |
Armistice Day |
11 November |
11 November |
Christmas Day |
25 December |
25 December |
*When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday
More information
►Learn about the nuances of life in France by reading the Culture Shock in France page
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