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Current Date And Time In Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
13:59:36 CEST
Capital: Marseille
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 5,124,000
Area: 31,400.00 km²
State Code: PAC

🗓️ Public Holidays in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France


Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and the rest of France, not a separate Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur-specific calendar.

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

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

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

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Public offices, banks and schools throughout Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur's capital, Marseille observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Frequently Asked Questions — Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.


How many statutory public holidays are observed in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur observes 3 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as France nationally, since Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?

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


Do public holidays in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur differ from the rest of France?

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


Does Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Marseille observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and France. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.


What is the official source for Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur's public holiday dates?

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur'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.

🗓️ Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 3 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Fête du Travail (Labor Day) (May 1)
📍 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Quick Facts
State Capital: Marseille
Population: 5,124,000
Area: 31,400 km²
Area Rank in France: #9
Population Density: 163.2 / km²
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +01:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side