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France Public Holidays 2029

Complete list of public holidays — nationwide & regional

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France's 2029 public holiday calendar sees several major dates fall unfavourably. Bastille Day (14 July) falls on a Saturday — no compensatory day. Labour Day (1 May) is a Tuesday — workers could take Monday 30 April as leave for a four-day weekend, but it requires annual leave. Victory in Europe Day (8 May) falls on a Wednesday — mid-week.

Easter Sunday is 1 April 2029. Easter Monday (2 April) is a public holiday. Ascension Day (10 May, Thursday) is the spring's prime bridge day opportunity — taking Friday 11 May creates a four-day weekend. Whit Monday is 20 May.

The autumn delivers the year's best placement: All Saints' Day (1 November) falls on a Friday — an automatic three-day Toussaint weekend across all of France. Christmas Day (25 December) is a Wednesday, with Boxing Day not a public holiday in France — workers need leave on either side for a longer festive break.

Nationwide Holidays 2029

11 holidays
🇫🇷 Public Holidays for all of France
DateDayHoliday NameType
1 Jan 2029 Mon New Year's Day Nationwide
2 Apr 2029 Mon Easter Monday Nationwide
1 May 2029 Tue Labour Day Nationwide
8 May 2029 Tue Victory in Europe Day Nationwide
10 May 2029 Thu Ascension Day Nationwide
21 May 2029 Mon Whit Monday Nationwide
14 Jul 2029 Sat Bastille Day Nationwide
15 Aug 2029 Wed Assumption of Mary Nationwide
1 Nov 2029 Thu All Saints' Day Nationwide
11 Nov 2029 Sun Armistice Day Nationwide
25 Dec 2029 Tue Christmas Day Nationwide

Nancy-Metz — Additional Holidays

2 regional
📍 Nancy-Metz — Regional Public Holidays 2029
DateDayHoliday NameType
30 Mar 2029 Fri Good Friday (Alsace-Moselle only) Regional
26 Dec 2029 Wed St. Stephen's Day (Alsace-Moselle only) Regional

Strasbourg — Additional Holidays

2 regional
📍 Strasbourg — Regional Public Holidays 2029
DateDayHoliday NameType
30 Mar 2029 Fri Good Friday (Alsace-Moselle only) Regional
26 Dec 2029 Wed St. Stephen's Day (Alsace-Moselle only) Regional

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Easter in France in 2029?
Easter Sunday falls on 1 April 2029 — April Fools' Day, but fully observed. Easter Monday (2 April) is a public holiday. Ascension Day (10 May, Thursday) and Whit Monday (20 May) follow.
Does Bastille Day create a long weekend in France in 2029?
No — Bastille Day (14 July) falls on a Saturday in 2029. France has no substitute holiday system, so workers receive no compensatory weekday off. The national celebrations — military parade and fireworks — take place on the Saturday.
Is All Saints' Day favourable in France in 2029?
Yes — All Saints' Day (1 November) falls on a Friday in 2029, giving an automatic three-day Toussaint weekend. This is the strongest public holiday placement of the French autumn in 2029 and one of the year's highlights.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in France in 2029?
Ascension Day (10 May, Thursday) — taking Friday 11 May as leave creates a four-day weekend. This is the standout spring bridge day opportunity in a year where Labour Day (Tuesday) and VE Day (Wednesday) both fall mid-week.
Does Christmas require annual leave for a long break in France in 2029?
Yes — Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Wednesday in 2029. To create a longer festive break, workers need to take Tuesday 24 December and/or Thursday 26 December as leave. 26 December is not a public holiday in metropolitan France.