Public Holidays in France 2024

11 holidays
France · 2024 · Federal and major public holidays

France has 11 public holidays in 2024. The list below shows all federal holidays, their dates, and days of the week. Use the form to switch country or year.

Holiday calendar for France 2024

DateHolidayTypeDay of Week
January 1, 2024New Year's DayNationalMonday
March 20, 2024Good FridayNationalWednesday
March 25, 2024Easter MondayNationalMonday
May 1, 2024Labour DayNationalWednesday
May 8, 2024Victory DayNationalWednesday
May 27, 2024Whit MondayNationalMonday
July 14, 2024Bastille DayNationalSunday
August 15, 2024Assumption DayNationalThursday
November 1, 2024All Saints DayNationalFriday
November 11, 2024Armistice DayNationalMonday
December 25, 2024Christmas DayNationalWednesday

💡 Did you know? The US has no "official" national holiday list at the federal level. The 11 federal holidays are designated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for federal employees. Each state can also designate its own holidays. State holidays vary widely — Texas has 16, California has 11.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the public holidays in France in 2024?

France has 11 federal holidays in 2024. Use the table below to see all dates, days of the week, and types.

How many federal holidays does the US have?

The US has 11 federal holidays per year, designated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Federal employees get these days off; private employers are not required to follow them.

Is Independence Day always on July 4th?

Yes. Independence Day is a fixed holiday on July 4. When July 4 falls on a weekend, the federal observance is typically moved to the adjacent Friday or Monday, but the official date is still July 4.

When is Thanksgiving 2024?

Thanksgiving is a US holiday. Other countries celebrate harvest festivals in autumn — for example, Canada's Thanksgiving is the 2nd Monday of October, and Germany's Erntedankfest is the 1st Sunday after the 1st Monday in October. For a list of holidays in 2024, see the table above.

What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the US. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Texas was the first state to make it a holiday in 1980.

When is Labor Day 2024?

Labor Day is observed in several countries on different dates. The US and Canada celebrate on the 1st Monday of September; the UK doesn't have a Labour Day bank holiday; many European countries observe May 1 (Labour Day) instead. For a list of holidays in 2024, see the table above.

What's the difference between a federal holiday and a public holiday?

Federal holidays are designated by the US government for federal employees. Public holidays are recognized by states, cities, or other jurisdictions. Some federal holidays are also state holidays, but not all (e.g., Confederate Memorial Day is a state holiday in some southern states but not federal).

What countries are supported?

Currently: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Mexico, Germany, France, Japan, New Zealand. More countries coming soon — our holiday database is expanding. For the most accurate list, consult the official government source for your country.