Public holidays in France 2022: public holidays 11; currency Euro; main language French.
Public holidays: 11
Year: 2022
Currency: Euro
Main language: French
Updated: 2026-10-04
**France had 11 public holidays in 2022**, including both nationwide observances and regional variations. This list covers all official dates, their local names, and whether they applied across the country. The data reflects France’s 2022 holiday schedule, verified for accuracy. No—some holidays, like *Fête du Travail* (May 1) or *Assomption* (August 15), vary by region. The official names are in French, though some regional holidays may have local variations.
Public holidays 11
Year 2022
Currency Euro
Main language French
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in France, 2022
Date
Holiday
Observed
2022-01-01
New Year's Day
Jour de l'an
2022-04-18
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
2022-05-01
Labour Day
Fête du Travail
2022-05-08
Victory in Europe Day
Victoire 1945
2022-05-26
Ascension Day
Ascension
2022-06-06
Whit Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte
2022-07-14
Bastille Day
Fête nationale
2022-08-15
Assumption Day
Assomption
2022-11-01
All Saints' Day
Toussaint
2022-11-11
Armistice Day
Armistice 1918
2022-12-25
Christmas Day
Noël
France holiday calendar 2022
| 2022-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2022-04-18 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2022-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2022-05-08 | Victory in Europe Day | Yes |
| 2022-05-26 | Ascension Day | Yes |
| 2022-06-06 | Whit Monday | Yes |
| 2022-07-14 | Bastille Day | Yes |
| 2022-08-15 | Assumption Day | Yes |
| 2022-11-01 | All Saints' Day | Yes |
| 2022-11-11 | Armistice Day | Yes |
| 2022-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |