France: restrictions and entry requirements 2023

France: country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in France in 2023

Public holidays and festivals in France in 2023. Non-working days:

  • January 1, Sunday: New Year (Nouvelle année)
  • April 7, Friday: Good Friday (Bon vendredi)
  • March 10, Monday: Easter (Pâques)
  • March 1, Monday: Labor Day (Fête du travail)
  • May 8, Monday: Victory Day (Jour de la victoire)
  • May 18, Thursday: Ascension of Jesus Christ (Ascension de Jésus-Christ)
  • May 28, Sunday: Trinity (Trinité)
  • May 29, Monday: Trinity (Trinité)
  • July 14, Friday: Bastille’s day (La journée de Bastille)
  • August 15, Tuesday: Ascension of the Virgin Mary (Ascension de la Vierge Marie)
  • November 1, Wednesday: All Saints’ Day (Toussaint)
  • November 11, Saturday: A truce day (Jour du Souvenir)
  • December 25, Monday: Christmas (Noël)
  • December 26, Tuesday: Saint Stefan’s Day (La journée de Saint Stefan)

Good Friday and St. Stefan’s Day are celebrated only in Alsace and Moselle.

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