French Public
Holidays 2014
French Public holidays 2014
January 1st
Jour de l'an (New Years Day)
April 20thth Pâques (Easter Sunday) Note
they do not have a Good Friday
April 21st Easter Monday
May 1st Fête du
Travail (Labour day)
May 8th Fête de la Victoire 1945 (marks the end of
WWII)
May 29thth l'Ascencion
June 8th Whit Monday Pentecôte
Lundi or day of Solidarity on this day people work for no pay.
July 14th Fête
Nationale (Bastille day)
August 15th Assomption
November 1st La
Toussaint (All Saints day)
November 11th Jour d'armistice (Armistice day)
December 25th Noel (Christmas day)
Boulangeries, (bakers) These
are generally open in the mornings, although there are local
exceptions.
Super Markets. On some of the above days there may be
limited opening in the morning and if the holiday falls on a Saturday. The
supermarket usually puts a notice on all the doors a few days in advance,
so be careful to check.
Restaurants, cafes and bars. These are
generally open on all public holidays except Christmas and New Year although
even here there could be exceptions.
Motorway Services. These have to
stay open every day, but the services may be restricted.
Petrol
Stations. Generally petrol stations are closed, but those on busy routes may
be open. Some have 24hr service via credit cards, but many of these only
accept French cards, so keep your vehicle topped up.
Breakdown
Service. These are still available although you may have difficulty getting
in contact with them, If you have insurance cover for breakdowns there will
always be assistance.
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