France in 2027 has a very early Easter (28 March) โ one of the earliest possible. Bastille Day (14 July) falls on a Wednesday โ mid-week, requiring bridge days on both sides for a long break. Victory in Europe Day (8 May) falls on a Saturday โ absorbed into the weekend.
The strongest public holiday placement of 2027 is Ascension Day (6 May, Thursday) offering the standard bridge day. All Saints' Day (1 November) falls on a Monday โ automatic three-day weekend. Christmas (25 December) is on a Saturday โ no weekday benefit in metropolitan France.
Public Holidays 2027
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2027 | Sat | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 6 May 2027 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 8 May 2027 | Sat | Victory in Europe Day | Nationwide |
| 17 May 2027 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 14 Jul 2027 | Wed | Bastille Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug 2027 | Sun | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2027 | Mon | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | Armistice Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2027
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Aix-Marseille โ School Holidays Overview
Winter Break
No break
Spring Break
No break
Summer Holidays
No break
Autumn Break
No break
Christmas Break
No break
Holidays by Region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bastille Day?
Bastille Day (Fรชte Nationale) is France's national holiday, celebrated on 14 July each year. It marks the storming of the Bastille fortress in Paris on 14 July 1789, a pivotal event of the French Revolution. It is celebrated with military parades, fireworks, and public festivities across France.
How many public holidays does France have?
France has 11 national public holidays per year. These apply across metropolitan France. The Alsace-Moselle region additionally observes Good Friday and 26 December (St Stephen's Day) due to its historical ties to Germany.
What are the three school zones in France?
France is divided into Zone A, Zone B, and Zone C for school holiday purposes. The zones stagger their half-term breaks to reduce travel congestion. Zone C covers the Paris region (Crรฉteil, Paris, Versailles). The Summer and Christmas holidays are the same for all zones.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in France?
No. Good Friday is not a public holiday in metropolitan France. It is, however, observed in the Alsace-Moselle region (departments Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, and Moselle) which retained the holiday calendar of the German Empire period.
Why is 1 May special in France?
1 May (Labour Day / Fรชte du Travail) is the only day in France on which employees have an absolute legal right not to work โ employers cannot require employees to work on this day, unlike on other public holidays. It is also traditional to gift lily of the valley (muguet) on this day.