France

New Year's Day

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

Ramadan Start

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

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.

March Equinox

March Equinox in France (Paris)

Daylight Saving Time starts

Daylight Saving Time starts in France

Good Friday

Good Friday is an occasion for Christians in France to commemorate Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.

Easter Sunday

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

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Labor Day / May Day

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

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

Ascension Day

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

Whit Sunday

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

Whit Monday

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

Mother's Day

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

Father's Day

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

June Solstice

June Solstice in France (Paris)

Bastille Day

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

Assumption of Mary

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

September Equinox

September Equinox in France (Paris)

Daylight Saving Time ends

Daylight Saving Time ends in France

All Saints' Day

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

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

December Solstice

December Solstice in France (Paris)

Christmas Eve

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

Christmas Day

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

St Stephen's Day

St Stephen's Day is an occasion for Christians to honor St Stephen's life and is a public holiday in France's Alsace-Moselle region.

New Year's Eve

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