France: long weekends, public holidays, and school breaks
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Best long weekends
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Full calendar| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | New Year's Day(Jour de l'an) | NATIONAL |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Monday(Lundi de Pâques) | NATIONAL |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Labour Day(Fête du Travail) | NATIONAL |
| May 7, 2026 | Victory in Europe Day(Victoire 1945) | NATIONAL |
| May 13, 2026 | Ascension Day(Ascension) | NATIONAL |
| May 24, 2026 | Whit Monday(Lundi de Pentecôte) | NATIONAL |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Bastille Day(Fête nationale) | NATIONAL |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Assumption Day(Assomption) | NATIONAL |
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