Below are listed Public Holidays in France for the January 2008-December 2009 period.
| 1 Jan |
|
New Year’s day |
| 24 Mar |
|
Easter Monday |
| 1 May |
|
Labour Day |
| 1 May |
|
Ascension |
| 8 May |
|
1945 Victory Day |
| 12 May |
|
Whit Monday |
| 14 Jul |
|
Bastille Day |
| 15 Aug |
|
Assumption. |
| 1 Nov |
|
All Saints' Day. |
| 11 Nov |
|
Remembrance Day |
| 25 Dec |
|
Christmas Day. |
In France, the months of July and August are traditionally when the French take their holidays. For this reason, the less touristic parts of France are quiet during these months, while coastal resorts, especially in the south, are very crowded. |