Calendar and List of Public and Observances Holidays in France in 2021
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If you are travelling in France it is important to know these dates as they can affect your travel plans. Public holidays see loads of people on public transport and accommodation more heavily booked. Traffic can be busy either side of these dates with the French often adding days either side of their public holidays.
Official holidays in France
During the 11 official public holidays in France, most businesses, shops and offices will be closed. Some supermarkets and bakeries may open in the morning. Restaurants may open for lunch or dinner but it is worth checking before and making a reservation in advance to be sure. Many tourist attractions may be shut or have limited opening hours.
1 Jan Friday - New Year's Day
5 Apr Monday - Easter Monday
1 May Saturday- Labor Day / May Day
8 May Saturday - WWII Victory Day
13 May Thursday - Ascension Day
24 May Monday - Whit Monday
14 Jul Wednesday - Bastille Day
15 Aug Sunday - Assumption of Mary
1 Nov Monday - All Saints' Day
11 Nov Thursday - Armistice Day
25 Dec Saturday - Christmas Day
All holidays and observances
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| 1 Jan | Friday | New Year's Day |
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| 20 Mar | Saturday | March Equinox |
| 28 Mar | Sunday | Daylight Saving Time starts |
| 2 Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| 4 Apr | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 5 Apr | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Saturday | Labor Day / May Day |
| 8 May | Saturday | WWII Victory Day |
| 13 May | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| 23 May | Sunday | Whit Sunday |
| 24 May | Monday | Whit Monday |
| 30 May | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| 20 Jun | Sunday | Father's Day |
| 21 Jun | Monday | June Solstice |
| 14 Jul | Wednesday | Bastille Day |
| 15 Aug | Sunday | Assumption of Mary |
| 22 Sep | Wednesday | September Equinox |
| 31 Oct | Sunday | Daylight Saving Time ends |
| 1 Nov | Monday | All Saints' Day |
| 11 Nov | Thursday | Armistice Day |
| 21 Dec | Tuesday | December Solstice |
| 24 Dec | Friday | Christmas Eve |
| 25 Dec | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Sunday | St Stephen's Day |
| 31 Dec | Friday | New Year's Eve |
As you can see there are numerous French public holiday and national celebration days throughout the calendar year. If you see this post is useful for you or for your travel plan next year, comment on comment section and read schedule of other countries at KnowInsider!
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