France Public Holidays 1979

Below you'll find 1979's official holidays for France. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.

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There are 11 public holidays in France for 1979. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.

DateHoliday name
1979-01-01New Year's Day
1979-04-16Easter Monday
1979-05-01Labour Day
1979-05-08Victory Day
1979-05-24Ascension Day
1979-06-04Whit Monday
1979-07-14Bastille Day
1979-08-15Assumption
1979-11-01All Saints' Day
1979-11-11Armistice Day
1979-12-25Christmas Day

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France Public Holidays 1979

New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) - January 1, 1979

  • Official public holiday
  • Family gatherings and festive meals
  • Most businesses closed

Easter Monday - Variable Date, 1979

  • Christian holiday
  • Traditional family gatherings
  • Spring celebrations

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