Public holidays in France — May 2026

7 public holidays in France during May 2026: Labour Day, Labor Day, Victory in Europe Day, WWII Victory Day.

Public holidays

• Fri, May 1
  Labour Day Fête du Travail Public holiday
• Fri, May 1
  Labor Day Public holiday
• Fri, May 8
  Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945 Public holiday
• Fri, May 8
  WWII Victory Day Public holiday
• Thu, May 14
  Ascension Day Ascension Public holiday
• Mon, May 25
  Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte Public holiday
• Mon, May 25
  Pentecost Monday Public holiday

Other observances

• Sun, May 24
  Pentecost Sunday Observance
• Sun, May 31
  Mother's Day Observance