{"id":37627,"date":"2025-11-07T14:54:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/?p=37627"},"modified":"2025-12-03T09:45:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T09:45:11","slug":"bank-holidays-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/bank-holidays-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank holidays in France 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you a traveler planning a trip to France? Or do you live in France and want to organize your time off? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing all the French bank holidays in advance is essential for making the most of local events and ensuring smooth travel plans. <\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"Bank
Celebrate France\u2019s bank holidays by indulging in classic cheeses and fine wines\u2014the perfect taste of French tradition<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Here’s a quick guide to France’s public holidays in 2026<\/sub><\/p>complete with tips for both travelers and locals! 

\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 \ud83d\udcc5 \ud83c\udf1e<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What are bank holidays in France? \ud83e\udd14<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bank holidays (or “jours f\u00e9ri\u00e9s<\/a><\/strong>” in French) are public holidays when most businesses, schools, and offices close, giving locals a chance to relax and celebrate. But if you\u2019re a visitor, don\u2019t worry\u2014many attractions and restaurants in popular areas remain open to welcome travelers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In France, most public holidays are national, but some regions\u2014like Alsace and Moselle\u2014have a few extra days off (lucky them!). It\u2019s always worth double-checking if you’re traveling to these areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

France’s public holidays in 2026 \ud83d\udcc5<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a list of the national public holidays for 2026: <\/p>\n\n\n\n