Holiday periods, celebrations and public holidays

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Everything you need to know about school holidays, celebrations, public holidays and tourist seasons
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French and Parisian festivities

New Year, Nuit Blanche, Montmartre Wine Harvest Festival … find out more about French or typically Parisian festivities.

Public holidays in France: 2026 and 2027 calendar and upcoming dates to note

What are the public holidays in France? What do they mark?

School holidays in France

Visit Paris according to the school holiday dates in the different zones.
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1 January 2026: which museums and monuments are open in Paris?

Paris je t'aime provides you with a list of cultural sites that will be open on 1 January 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France
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Easter Sunday and Monday 2026: which museums and monuments are open in Paris?

Paris je t'aime invites you to view the list of the main cultural sites in Paris and the Île-de-France region that are open on Easter Sunday and Monday (5 and 6 April 2026)
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Museums and monuments open on public holidays in May 2026 in Paris

Which cultural sites in Paris are open on 1 and 8 May, Ascension Thursday and Whit Monday?

Bastille Day 2026: which museums and monuments are open in Paris?

See the list of cultural sites that will remain open on 14 July 2026, France’s National Day!

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Museums and monuments open on 15 August 2025

Which museums, monuments and cultural sites in Paris will be open on 15 August 2025?

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1st and 11th November 2025: which museums and monuments are open in Paris?

Paris je t'aime provides you with a list of major cultural sites in Paris and the Île-de-France region that will be open on 1 and 11 November 2025

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25 December 2025: which museums and monuments are open in Paris?

Paris je t'aime provides a list of cultural sites that will remain open on 25 December 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region.