Public holidays in France 2023: public holidays 11; currency Euro; main language French.
Public holidays: 11
Year: 2023
Currency: Euro
Main language: French
Updated: 2026-10-04
France had **11 public holidays in 2023**, including both nationwide and locally observed days. All dates, official names, and regional variations are listed here, sourced from verified holiday data. The list covers each holiday’s status—whether it applies across France or only in specific areas—alongside its local designation in French. No, some holidays (e.g., regional festivals) apply only in certain departments or cities. The official names are provided in French, matching local usage.
Public holidays 11
Year 2023
Currency Euro
Main language French
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in France, 2023
Date
Holiday
Observed
2023-01-01
New Year's Day
Jour de l'an
2023-04-10
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
2023-05-01
Labour Day
Fête du Travail
2023-05-08
Victory in Europe Day
Victoire 1945
2023-05-18
Ascension Day
Ascension
2023-05-29
Whit Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte
2023-07-14
Bastille Day
Fête nationale
2023-08-15
Assumption Day
Assomption
2023-11-01
All Saints' Day
Toussaint
2023-11-11
Armistice Day
Armistice 1918
2023-12-25
Christmas Day
Noël
France holiday calendar 2023
| 2023-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2023-04-10 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2023-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-08 | Victory in Europe Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-18 | Ascension Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-29 | Whit Monday | Yes |
| 2023-07-14 | Bastille Day | Yes |
| 2023-08-15 | Assumption Day | Yes |
| 2023-11-01 | All Saints' Day | Yes |
| 2023-11-11 | Armistice Day | Yes |
| 2023-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |