Bank Holidays
A list of all public holidays in France.| Date | Day | United Kingdom | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9 | Monday | Easter Monday | Pâques |
| May 1 | Tuesday | Labour Day/May Day | Fête du premier mai |
| May 8 | Tuesday | Victory Day 1945 | Fête de la Victoire 1945 |
| May 17 | Thursday | Ascension | l’Ascencion |
| May 28 | Monday | Whit Monday | |
| July 14 | Saturday | Bastille Day | Fête National |
| August 15 | Wednesday | Assumption | Assomption |
| November 1 | Thursday | All Saints Day | La Toussaint |
| November 11 | Sunday | VD Day (Armistice) | Jour d’armistice |
| December 25 | Tuesday | Christmas Day | Noël |
| December 26 | Wednesday | Boxing Day | |
| December 31 | Tuesday | New Years Eve | |
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Years Day |
Please note that most shops and hypermarkets are closed on Sundays apart from Boulangeries (bakeries) which generally stay open until noon.