France

New Year's Day is the first day of the year in France.

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Many Christians in France celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

People in France give loved ones flowers and may celebrate or campaign for workers' rights on May Day, also known as Labor Day.

WWII Victory Day marks the anniversary of the official end of World War II and is a public holiday in France.

Ascension Day marks the day that Jesus ascended to heaven, according to Christian belief.

Pentecost Sunday is 50 days after Easter Sunday. It marks the Holy Spirit's descent onto Jesus' followers, according to Christian belief.

Pentecost Monday is the day after Pentecost Sunday. It is a public holiday in France.

Mothers and mother figures are honored with cards, gifts and other acts of kindness on Mothers' Day in France.

Families across France remember their fathers and father figures on Fathers' Day on the third Sunday in June.

Bastille Day is an occasion to honor the French Republic. It is a public holiday in France.

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is an occasion for Catholics to honor the belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary to heaven.

All Saints' Day celebrates all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own. It is a public holiday in France.

Armistice Day marks the anniversary of the end of World War I. It is a public holiday in France.

Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and is an important occasion for many French families.

Christmas Day is an occasion for Christians to celebrate Jesus Christ's birth. It is a public holiday in France.

New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.