Public holidays in France 2020: public holidays 11; currency Euro; main language French.
Public holidays: 11
Year: 2020
Currency: Euro
Main language: French
Updated: 2026-10-04
France had **11 public holidays in 2020**, each with local names and varying nationwide status. This list includes all official dates, verified from the Nager.Date API and cross-checked for accuracy. No—some holidays apply only to specific regions or professions. The official names are in French, though some may have English equivalents.
Public holidays 11
Year 2020
Currency Euro
Main language French
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in France, 2020
Date
Holiday
Observed
2020-01-01
New Year's Day
Jour de l'an
2020-04-13
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
2020-05-01
Labour Day
Fête du Travail
2020-05-08
Victory in Europe Day
Victoire 1945
2020-05-21
Ascension Day
Ascension
2020-06-01
Whit Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte
2020-07-14
Bastille Day
Fête nationale
2020-08-15
Assumption Day
Assomption
2020-11-01
All Saints' Day
Toussaint
2020-11-11
Armistice Day
Armistice 1918
2020-12-25
Christmas Day
Noël
France holiday calendar 2020
| 2020-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2020-04-13 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2020-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2020-05-08 | Victory in Europe Day | Yes |
| 2020-05-21 | Ascension Day | Yes |
| 2020-06-01 | Whit Monday | Yes |
| 2020-07-14 | Bastille Day | Yes |
| 2020-08-15 | Assumption Day | Yes |
| 2020-11-01 | All Saints' Day | Yes |
| 2020-11-11 | Armistice Day | Yes |
| 2020-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |