Working days 2026
In 2026 France has a total of 252 working days.
France has 252 working days in 2026 — 1 more than in 2025 (251).
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
252
Public holidays
11
9 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
63
1 holidays
Q2
April–June
60
5 holidays
Q3
July–September
65
1 holidays
Q4
October–December
64
2 holidays
Most: March (22 days) – Least: May (17 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Nouvel An (THU)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 06. Lundi de Pâques (MON)
May
- Working days:17
- Public holidays:4
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Fête du travail (FRI)
- 08. Fête de la Victoire 1945 (FRI)
- 14. Ascension (THU)
- 25. Lundi de Pentecôte (MON)
June
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
July
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 14. Fête Nationale de la France (TUE)
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Assomption (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Toussaint (SUN)
- 11. Armistice 1918 (WED)
December
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Noël (FRI)
Public holidays in France 2026
All public holidays in France in 2026 and the weekday each falls on. 9 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 2 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Nouvel An | Day off |
| Apr 6 | Lundi de Pâques | Day off |
| May 1 | Fête du travail | Day off |
| May 8 | Fête de la Victoire 1945 | Day off |
| May 14 | Ascension | Day off |
| May 25 | Lundi de Pentecôte | Day off |
| Jul 14 | Fête Nationale de la France | Day off |
| Aug 15 | Assomption | On weekend |
| Nov 1 | Toussaint | On weekend |
| Nov 11 | Armistice 1918 | Day off |
| Dec 25 | Noël | Day off |
Long weekends in France 2026
How the 2026 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Lundi de Pâques: 3 days off in a row (Apr 4 – Apr 6) without taking any leave.
- Fête du travail: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave.
- Fête de la Victoire 1945: 3 days off in a row (May 8 – May 10) without taking any leave.
- Lundi de Pentecôte: 3 days off in a row (May 23 – May 25) without taking any leave.
- Noël: 3 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 27) without taking any leave.
- Take Friday Jan 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Nouvel An.
- Take Friday Apr 3 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques.
- Take Tuesday Apr 7 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in France in 2026?
France has 252 working days in 2026: 365 calendar days minus 104 weekend days and 9 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Yes — in 2026, 2 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2026?
Most working days: March (22). Fewest: May (17).
When are the long weekends in France in 2026?
Lundi de Pâques: 3 days off in a row (Apr 4 – Apr 6) without taking any leave. Fête du travail: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave. Fête de la Victoire 1945: 3 days off in a row (May 8 – May 10) without taking any leave. Lundi de Pentecôte: 3 days off in a row (May 23 – May 25) without taking any leave. Noël: 3 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 27) without taking any leave. Take Friday Jan 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Nouvel An. Take Friday Apr 3 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques. Take Tuesday Apr 7 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques.