Corsica Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Corsica?

Corsica observes 3 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as France nationally, since Corsica doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Corsica, France

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Corsica, France? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Corsica.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Corsica observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Corsica, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Fête du Travail (Labor Day) on May 1) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Corsica, France

This is France's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on France's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Corsica and the rest of France, not a separate Corsica-specific calendar.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Corsica

These are France's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on France's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in France, including Corsica. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Fête du Travail (Labor Day)	May 1	Mandated Paid Day Off	Full Closure (Statutory Mandatory Paid Leave under Labour Code)	www.service-public.fr
Fête Nationale (Bastille Day)	July 14	National Day	Full National Closure (Public Administration & Banks)	www.service-public.fr
Armistice 1918	November 11	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.service-public.fr

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Corsica

Public offices, banks and schools throughout Corsica close on the same fixed-date statutory holidays observed nationwide, since public holidays in France are a matter of national labor law rather than state-by-state decree.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Corsica doesn't simply disappear — France's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Corsica's capital, Ajaccio observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Corsica.

Frequently Asked Questions — Corsica Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Corsica?

Yes, they do. Corsica follows France's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Corsica?

Corsica observes 3 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as France nationally, since Corsica doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Corsica?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Corsica a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Corsica differ from the rest of France?

No — public holidays in France are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Corsica observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Corsica-specific reference, not because Corsica has its own separate holiday list.

Does Ajaccio, Corsica's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Ajaccio observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Corsica and France. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Corsica's public holiday dates?

Corsica's public holidays are mandated by France's national statutory framework, published via www.service-public.fr — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.