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Open France Calculator →Business Days in France — 2026 Monthly Breakdown
Working days per month in France, excluding weekends and France public holidays:
Use the full calculator for exact monthly counts — select "🇫🇷 France" from the country dropdown to see France-specific results for any date range. For a full year-by-year breakdown, see our Working Days in France 2026 and 2027 reference pages.
Working Culture and Holidays in France
France has a statutory 35-hour work week, one of the shortest in Europe, with additional hours often compensated through RTT (réduction du temps de travail) days off rather than overtime pay. France observes 11 national public holidays (jours fériés), and while only one — Labour Day — is a legally guaranteed paid day off for all employees, the rest are near-universally observed in practice. August is also a de facto slowdown month, with many businesses running reduced hours or closing entirely for summer holidays.
Public Holidays in France (2026)
France observes 11 national public holidays in 2026, of which 9 fall on a weekday and are excluded from the business day count. These are automatically excluded when you use our calculator with France selected.
For the full list of dates and names, see our Public Holidays in France page.
France vs Other Countries (2026)
| Country | Public Holidays | Business Days |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | 11 | 252 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 11 | 250 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 8 | 252 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 8 | 251 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 10 | 250 |
| 🇮🇳 India | 9 | 252 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many business days in 2026 in France?
There are 252 business days in 2026 in France, after excluding weekends and 9 public holidays that fall on weekdays (out of 11 national holidays total).
Does the calculator include France holidays?
Yes — when you select France in our calculator, all France national public holidays are automatically excluded from the count.
Can I calculate business days between any two dates?
Yes — our business days calculator lets you pick any start and end date, with France holidays automatically excluded.
Does August affect business day counts in France?
Not in this calculator — August has no additional public holidays beyond Assumption Day (August 15) in France. However, many French businesses reduce operations or close for 1–3 weeks in August by custom, which this calculator does not account for since it isn't a statutory holiday.
How do I calculate working days for France between specific dates?
Use the main business days calculator, select France from the country dropdown, then enter your start and end dates. The tool automatically excludes weekends and France public holidays from the count.
Is this calculator updated for the current year's public holidays?
Yes — holiday data for France is reviewed and updated annually to reflect the current year's official public holiday calendar, including any holidays that shift date year to year.
What counts as a business day in France?
A business day in France is any weekday (Monday through Friday) that is not a recognized public holiday. Weekends and public holidays are excluded from the working day count.