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Holidays today, tomorrow, and upcoming holidays in France, including types like federal, national, statutory, and public holidays.
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May Day (La Fête du Muguet, La Fête du Travail) in France is a public holiday to campaign for and celebrate workers rights. It is also an occasion to present lily-of-the-valley or dog rose flowers to loved ones.
Armistice Day is a public holiday in France so post offices, banks, stores and many businesses are closed. Restaurants and cafes outside tourist areas may also be closed. However, bakeries and some stores in Paris, as well as at airports and railway stations and along major highways, are open.
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WWII Victory Day (la fête de la victoire, le jour de la libération) is a holiday to celebrate the end of World War II and the French people's freedom. It is the anniversary of when Charles de Gaulle announced the end of World War II in France on May 8, 1945.
It falls on Sunday, June 8, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in France. The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit. Images of this symbol can be seen around the time of Pentecost, also known as Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit in Christianity.