The house-museum of French poet Serge Gainsbourg opened in Paris.

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.