Hauts-de-France Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Schedule, Long Weekends & Local Calendar

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Hauts-de-France?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Hauts-de-France, France

Planning business schedules or travel in Hauts-de-France, France? Here is the complete public holiday reference for Hauts-de-France, detailing official statutory observances and bank non-working days.

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

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Hauts-de-France

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 Hauts-de-France. 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 Hauts-de-France

Public offices, banks and schools throughout Hauts-de-France 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 Hauts-de-France doesn't simply disappear — France's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Hauts-de-France's capital, Lille observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Hauts-de-France.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hauts-de-France Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Hauts-de-France?

Yes, they do. Hauts-de-France 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 Hauts-de-France?

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

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

Do public holidays in Hauts-de-France differ from the rest of France?

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

Does Lille, Hauts-de-France's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

What is the official source for Hauts-de-France's public holiday dates?

Hauts-de-France'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.