Good news if you are planning to go on a long weekend, 5 of the 11 public holidays in 2024 will fall on a Friday or Monday this year.
Other public holidays during the week, notably in May, will also be an opportunity to bridge the gap by taking an extra day.
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Two questions therefore arise in order to plan your future long weekend: what are the next public holidays and what are the best days to take advantage of a long weekend?
What are the next public holidays in France?
The next public holiday in 2024 is Easter Monday, April 1st.
Then, you'll have to wait until Labor Day on May 1 to enjoy another three-day weekend.
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What are the 2024 public holidays in France?
Monday January 1, 2024
: New Year's Day
Monday April 1, 2024
: Easter Monday
Wednesday May 1, 2024
: Labor Day
Wednesday May 8, 2024
: Armistice 1945
Thursday May 9, 2024
: Ascension
Monday May 20, 2024
: Pentecost Monday
Sunday July 14, 2024
: National holiday
Thursday August 15, 2024
: Assumption
Friday November 1, 2024
: All Saints’ Day
Monday November 11, 2024
: Armistice 1918
Wednesday December 25, 2024
: Christmas
What are the 2025 public holidays in France?
Wednesday January 1, 2025
: New Year's Day
Monday April 21, 2025
: Easter Monday
Thursday May 1, 2025
: Labor Day
Thursday May 8, 2025:
Armistice 45
Thursday May 29, 2025
: Ascension
Monday June 9, 2025
: Pentecost Monday
Monday July 14, 2025
: National Day
Friday August 15, 2025
: Assumption
Saturday November 1, 2025
: All Saints’ Day
Tuesday November 11, 2025
: Armistice 1918
Thursday December 25, 2025:
Christmas
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