French Public Holidays 2024

10th Jan 2024

The 11 public holidays in France in 2024 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.

Where a public holiday falls over a weekend, by local agreement employees may be given an extra day paid holiday in lieu, but this is not obligatory.

Only May Day is classed as a statutory (paid) public holiday in France.

When a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or a Thursday many people make a 'bridge' holiday (faire le pont), creating a long weekend.

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In terms of school holidays, you can find the dates at French School Calendar 2023/24.

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