Holidays & Celebrations

Mark your calendars with France’s public holidays, attend the local celebrations and festivals, and take part in the country’s holiday traditions.

French New Year’s Eve celebrations will leave you buzzing, both from excitement and lots and lots of champagne. Here’s what to expect.

If you’re expecting to celebrate an American-style Halloween in France, you might want to check out these 10 facts first.

Ready for a day off? Here’s a list of French public holidays, as well as other dates to mark on your calendar in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

From kites and lemons to dragons and opera, we share the best French festivals to help you experience the country’s vibrant culture.

From Advent calendars to les papillottes, make your holiday season truly special with these 10 French Christmas traditions.

Here is a list of French school holidays for academic years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 to help you plan ahead any vacations or childcare.

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