National holidays France 2016, 0r, as the British call them, Bank Holidays (as the banks are closed). Be aware that on these days many shops will close all day or early, some museums and other public attractions may also not be open. So, don’t forget to stock up the day before though, in many places you will be able to get fresh bread in the morning on at least some of these days. Check ahead if you’re not sure…
Public Holidays France 2016
| Date | Holiday name | Holiday type |
| 1st January | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| 25th March | Good Friday | Local holiday (Alsace/Lorraine) |
| 28th March | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 1st May | Labour Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 5th May | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 8th May | WWII Victory Day | National holiday |
| 16th May | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 14th July | Bastille Day | National holiday |
| 15th August | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 1st November | All Saints’ Day | National holiday |
| 11th November | Armistice Day | National holiday |
| 25th December | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 26th December | St Stephen’s Day | Local holiday (Alsace/Lorraine) |
