France


Holidays & Observances in France
France is a West European country that shares its borders with many other countries. Christianity is the most popularly practiced religion, and holidays such as Christmas and Easter are the most important in the country, often celebrated by even those who aren’t religious. The most popular non-religious holiday is Bastille Day, which celebrates the beginning of the French Revolution with the storming of the Bastille Prison. It is celebrated similarly to the way many countries celebrate Independence Day, with fireworks and enthusiastic celebrations. Food is a very important part of the French culture, so many of the most important holidays have special meals associated with them.
Upcoming Popular Holidays
Country Observances
Holiday Date | Country Holiday | Observance Type | Religion/Belief |
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Ascension Day | Public, National, Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Mothers Day | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
Pentecost / Whit Sunday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Whit Monday | Public, National, Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Father's Day | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
Bastille Day / France National Day | Public, National | ||
Assumption of Mary | Public, National, Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
DST ends | Time Related | ||
All Saints' Day | Public, National, Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Armistice Day | Public, National | ||
Christmas Eve | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
Christmas | Public, National, Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
St Stephen's Day | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
New Years Day | Public, National | ||
Epiphany | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Chinese New Year | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Chinese / East Asian, Taoism / Daoism, Confucianism | |
Candlemas | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity, Catholic | |
Lantern Festival | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Chinese / East Asian, Taoism / Daoism | |
Valentines Day | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Ash Wednesday/Carnival | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
International Women's Day | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
DST starts | Time Related | ||
April Fools Day | Popular & Widely Observed, Daily, Noteworthy, Awareness, Other | ||
Palm Sunday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Maundy Thursday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Good Friday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Easter | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Easter Monday | Public, National, Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Labour Day / May Day | Public, National | ||
Victory Day | Public, National | ||
Ascension Day | Public, National, Religious/Beliefs | Christianity |