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Current Date And Time In Dijon, France

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
04:38:16 CEST
State: Bourgogne
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 159,941
District: Cote d'Or

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Dijon, Bourgogne


Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Dijon. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Dijon.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Dijon follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Fête du Travail (Labor Day) on May 1) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Dijon.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Dijon, Bourgogne

This is France's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on France's country-level and Bourgogne holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Dijon as anywhere else in France.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Dijon

These are France's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on France's country and Bourgogne holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Dijon just as everywhere else in France.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Fête du Travail (Labor Day)May 1Mandated Paid Day OffFull Closure (Statutory Mandatory Paid Leave under Labour Code)www.service-public.fr
Fête Nationale (Bastille Day)July 14National DayFull National Closure (Public Administration & Banks)www.service-public.fr
Armistice 1918November 11National HolidayFull National Closurewww.service-public.fr

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Dijon

In Dijon, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Dijon doesn't simply get skipped — France's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 159,941 and running on the Europe/Paris time zone, Dijon follows France's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dijon Public Holidays

Are banks in Dijon closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Dijon close on official statutory public holidays.


What public holidays are observed in Dijon?

Public holidays observed in Dijon include 3 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across France, since Dijon doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.


How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Dijon?

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Dijon.


Do public holidays in Dijon differ from other cities in France?

No — public holidays in France are set nationally, not city by city, so Dijon observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in France. This page is a convenient Dijon-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.


What time zone does Dijon use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Dijon runs on the Europe/Paris time zone. Since France's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Dijon — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Dijon's public holiday dates come from?

Dijon follows France's national statutory holidays, published via www.service-public.fr — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Dijon Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 3 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Fête du Travail (Labor Day) (May 1)
📍 Dijon Quick Facts
State / Province: Bourgogne
Population: 159,941
Time Zone: Europe/Paris
Coordinates: 47.3134°, 5.0139°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +01:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side