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France Public Holidays 2028

Complete list of public holidays — nationwide & regional

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France's 2028 public holiday calendar is a leap year calendar with two standout placements. Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Monday — automatic three-day weekend, and the one day French law absolutely prohibits employer-required work. Bastille Day (14 July) falls on a Friday — another automatic three-day weekend for the country's most important national holiday, with the military parade and Eiffel Tower fireworks on a weekday.

Easter Sunday is 16 April 2028. Easter Monday (17 April) is a public holiday. Ascension Day (25 May, Thursday) and Whit Monday (4 June) complete the spring sequence. Victory in Europe Day (8 May) falls on a Monday — a third automatic long weekend in May.

Assumption of Mary (15 August, Tuesday) requires a bridge day on Monday 14 August for a four-day weekend. All Saints' Day (1 November, Wednesday) is mid-week — bridge days needed. Christmas Day (25 December, Monday) is one of the best possible Christmas placements — with Boxing Day not a public holiday in France, the long weekend runs naturally from Friday 22 December through Monday 25 December.

Nationwide Holidays 2028

11 holidays
🇫🇷 Public Holidays for all of France
DateDayHoliday NameType
1 Jan 2028 Sat New Year's Day Nationwide
17 Apr 2028 Mon Easter Monday Nationwide
1 May 2028 Mon Labour Day Nationwide
8 May 2028 Mon Victory in Europe Day Nationwide
25 May 2028 Thu Ascension Day Nationwide
5 Jun 2028 Mon Whit Monday Nationwide
14 Jul 2028 Fri Bastille Day Nationwide
15 Aug 2028 Tue Assumption of Mary Nationwide
1 Nov 2028 Wed All Saints' Day Nationwide
11 Nov 2028 Sat Armistice Day Nationwide
25 Dec 2028 Mon Christmas Day Nationwide

Nancy-Metz — Additional Holidays

2 regional
📍 Nancy-Metz — Regional Public Holidays 2028
DateDayHoliday NameType
14 Apr 2028 Fri Good Friday (Alsace-Moselle only) Regional
26 Dec 2028 Tue St. Stephen's Day (Alsace-Moselle only) Regional

Strasbourg — Additional Holidays

2 regional
📍 Strasbourg — Regional Public Holidays 2028
DateDayHoliday NameType
14 Apr 2028 Fri Good Friday (Alsace-Moselle only) Regional
26 Dec 2028 Tue St. Stephen's Day (Alsace-Moselle only) Regional

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bastille Day create a long weekend in France in 2028?
Yes — Bastille Day (14 July) falls on a Friday in 2028, automatically creating a three-day weekend. The military parade on the Champs-Élysées and fireworks at the Eiffel Tower take place on a Friday — one of the best Bastille Day placements of the decade.
When is Easter in France in 2028?
Easter Sunday is 16 April 2028. Easter Monday (17 April) is a public holiday. Victory in Europe Day (8 May, Monday), Ascension Day (25 May, Thursday), and Whit Monday (4 June) follow — making May 2028 exceptionally holiday-rich.
How many automatic long weekends does France get in May 2028?
Two automatic ones — Labour Day (1 May, Monday) and Victory in Europe Day (8 May, Monday) both fall on Mondays. Ascension Day (25 May, Thursday) adds a bridge day opportunity. May 2028 is one of France's strongest months for public holiday convenience.
Is Christmas favourable in France in 2028?
Yes — Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Monday in 2028. The long weekend runs from Friday 22 December through Monday 25 December — a natural four-day break without annual leave. 26 December is not a public holiday in metropolitan France.
Is 2028 a leap year in France?
Yes — 2028 is a leap year with 366 days. 29 February falls on a Wednesday during the school year. It does not create a public holiday but shifts the day-of-week alignment for subsequent dates.