National Holidays in France
France has ten national holidays. On those days government departments, banks and shops will probably be closed.
1st January: New Year’s Day
Easter Monday (April): celebration of Jesus’ resurrection
1st May: May Bank Holiday
8th May: celebration of the end of World War II in Europe
Thursday of Ascension (May): Christ’s ascension to Heaven
14th July: Bastille Day
15th August: Assumption Day
1st November: All Saints’ Day
11th November: Armistice
25th December: Christmas