Christmas Day in France (2019)

Christmas Day in France in 2019 was observed on **December 25, 2019**, known locally as *Noël*. The holiday was celebrated nationwide across the country, marking a central moment in France’s festive season. |The French call Christmas *Noël*, derived from the Latin *natalis* (birth) of Christ. |Yes, December 25, 2019, was a nationwide public holiday in France.