French public holidays

These correspond to French national holidays or to religious holidays from the Christian calendar.

• 1 January: New Year’s Day
• Between 22 March and 25 April: Easter Monday
• 1 May: Labour Day
• 8 May: Victory 1945
• 20 May: Ascension
• 30 May: Whit Monday
• 14 July: Bastille Day
• 15 August: Assumption Day
• 1 November: All Saints’ Day
• 11 November: Armistice 1918
• 25 December: Christmas Day

Museums and monuments are more likely to be closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Be sure to check beforehand.