France Public Holidays 2025
France has 11 public holidays in 2025 across metropolitan France. Only All Saints' Day (Sat Nov 1) falls on a weekend — with no substitute-day rule. Ascension (Thu May 29) and Armistice Day (Tue Nov 11) anchor the year's best pont breaks, and May 1 and May 8 both land on Thursday.
At a glance
France has 11 official public holidays (11 days off) in 2025 and 5 long weekends; the longest break is Ascension pont (May 29 – Jun 1, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 11 |
| Longest break | Ascension pont · 4 days (May 29 – Jun 1) |
| Long weekends | 5 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2025), Easter Monday (April 21, 2025), Labour Day (May 1, 2025), Victory in Europe Day (May 8, 2025), Ascension Day (May 29, 2025), Whit Monday (June 9, 2025), Bastille Day (July 14, 2025), Assumption Day (August 15, 2025), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2025), Armistice Day (November 11, 2025), Christmas Day (December 25, 2025)
France public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 21, 2025 | Monday | Easter MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Labour DayThe only holiday where paid leave is legally mandatory for all employees.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 8, 2025 | Thursday | Victory in Europe DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 29, 2025 | Thursday | Ascension DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| June 9, 2025 | Monday | Whit MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| July 14, 2025 | Monday | Bastille DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | Friday | Assumption DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2025 | Saturday | All Saints' DayFalls on a Saturday — no substitute day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 11, 2025 | Tuesday | Armistice DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
Public holidays
11
Lost to weekends
1 (Nov 1)
Longest break
Ascension pont · 4 days
May holidays
4 (May 1, 8, 29 + Jun 9)
2025 France calendar
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France long weekends in 2025
Easter
3 daysApr 19 – 21
Easter Monday (Apr 21) gives a three-day break. Good Friday is not a public holiday in metropolitan France.
Ascension pont
4 daysMay 29 – Jun 1
Ascension Day (Thu May 29). Friday May 30 is the classic pont — a vacation day, not a public holiday.
Whit Monday
3 daysJun 7 – 9
Whit Monday (Jun 9) brackets the weekend for a three-day break.
Bastille Day
3 daysJul 12 – 14
Bastille Day falls on a Monday — a three-day break through the weekend.
Assumption
3 daysAug 15 – 17
Assumption Day falls on a Friday — a three-day break through the weekend.
11 nationwide holidays in metropolitan France
Metropolitan France observes 11 public holidays set by the Labour Code. Good Friday is not among them — only Alsace-Moselle adds Good Friday and Saint Stephen's Day.
May 1 is the only holiday where paid leave is legally mandatory for all employees.
No substitute days when holidays fall on weekends
France has no substitute-day rule. In 2025 only All Saints' Day (Sat Nov 1) falls on a weekend.
Pont: bridge days between holidays and weekends
Ascension Day always falls on a Thursday — Friday May 30 is the most popular pont of the year. May 1 and May 8 both fall on Thursday in 2025, so the following Fridays are optional bridge days too.
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Official sources & data
- Jours fériés en FranceVisit sourceService-Public.fr (Ministère de l'Intérieur)
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2025?
Eleven in metropolitan France, fixed by law and applying nationwide.
What is the longest holiday break in France in 2025?
The longest break in France is Ascension pont (May 29 – Jun 1, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in France in 2025?
France has 11 official public holidays in 2025: New Year's Day (January 1, 2025), Easter Monday (April 21, 2025), Labour Day (May 1, 2025), Victory in Europe Day (May 8, 2025), Ascension Day (May 29, 2025), Whit Monday (June 9, 2025), Bastille Day (July 14, 2025), Assumption Day (August 15, 2025), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2025), Armistice Day (November 11, 2025), Christmas Day (December 25, 2025).
What happens when a French holiday falls on a weekend in 2025?
Nothing — France has no substitute-day rule. In 2025 only All Saints' Day (Sat Nov 1) falls on a weekend.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in France?
Not in metropolitan France — only in Alsace-Moselle. Easter Monday (Apr 21, 2025) is the Easter-related public holiday elsewhere.
When is Ascension Day in France in 2025?
Thursday, May 29, 2025. Take Friday May 30 off for the classic four-day pont.
What is a pont in France?
A vacation day taken between a public holiday and the weekend. Friday May 30 after Ascension is the classic 2025 example.
Is May 1 mandatory paid leave in France?
Yes — May 1 is the only public holiday where paid leave is legally mandatory for all employees. In 2025 it falls on a Thursday.
