France 2025 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
9 daysPublic holidays
2 Breaks of 3+ days
3 daysLongest break（Jul 12 – Jul 14）
0 daysMake-up workdays
Long weekends in 2025
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12 (Sat) – Jul 14 (Mon) | 3 days | Bastille Day | View month |
| Aug 15 (Fri) – Aug 17 (Sun) | 3 days | Assumption Day | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2025
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take May 2 → 4-day break (May 1 – May 4)
- Take leave Take Jul 11 → 4-day break (Jul 11 – Jul 14)
- Take leave Take Aug 14 → 4-day break (Aug 14 – Aug 17)
- Take leave Take Nov 10 → 4-day break (Nov 8 – Nov 11)
- Take leave Take Dec 26 → 4-day break (Dec 25 – Dec 28)
All public holidays in 2025
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wed | New Year's Day |
| May 1 | Thu | Labor Day |
| May 8 | Thu | Victory in Europe Day |
| May 29 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| Jul 14 | Mon | Bastille Day |
| Aug 15 | Fri | Assumption Day |
| Nov 1 | Sat | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 11 | Tue | Armistice Day |
| Dec 25 | Thu | Christmas Day |
Make-up workdays in 2025
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2025?
9 public holidays in total, forming 2 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2025?
The longest break runs Jul 12 to Jul 14, 3 days in total (Bastille Day).
Are there make-up workdays in 2025?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2025.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2025?
One of the best: take May 2 (1 day(s)) to stretch into a 4-day break from May 1 to May 4. See the leave planner above.