France Public Holidays

France is one of the popular countries of Europe. France has a list of public holidays for its visitors. The people of France wait for the Public Holidays in France all throughout the year. During public holidays all school, colleges, government as well as private institution remains closed. The labor day which is celebrated on May 1st is is a public holiday by statute in France. The other French Public Holidays are granted by convention collective which is basically an agreement between employees' unions and the employers. The visitors can also refer the France Useful Information guide to know about Health and Safety in France.

So, If you are visiting the popular vineyards of France to buy your preferred wines, it always desirable to visit on days of Public Holidays in France to avoid traffic in France. The traffic is comparatively less during public holidays.

Here is a list of Public Holidays in France:

  -   New Year's Day celebrated on 1 January is a public holiday.
  -   Labour Day celebrated on 1 May is a public holiday
  -   WWII Victory Day celebrated on 8 May
  -   Bastille Day celebrated on 14 July
  -   August Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated on 15 August
  -   All Saints Day celebrated on 1 November
  -   Armistice Day celebrated on 11 November
  -   Christmas Day celebrated on 25 December
  -   2nd Day of Christmas celebrated on 26 December

So, if you are a tourist then it is always advisable to know about the Public Holidays in France. As most the offices remains closed on public holidays so may not be able to carry out your work. For further information on France, the visitors can also check out the France Travel Guide. France Travel Guide gives you information about the France Tourist Attractions and much more.