Grand Est Public Holidays 2026 – Official Regional Holiday Dates & Calendar

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Grand Est?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Grand Est, France

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Grand Est, France. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Grand Est.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Grand Est observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Grand Est, 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 — Grand Est, 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 Grand Est and the rest of France, not a separate Grand Est-specific calendar.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Grand Est

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 Grand Est. 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 Grand Est

Grand Est follows France's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Grand Est, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Grand Est Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Grand Est?

Yes, they do. Grand Est 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 Grand Est?

Grand Est observes 3 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as France nationally, since Grand Est 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 Grand Est?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Grand Est.

Do public holidays in Grand Est differ from the rest of France?

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

Does Strasbourg, Grand Est's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

Grand Est'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.