Christmas in France
Friday, December 25, 2026 ยท Europe/Paris ยท Public holiday
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When is Christmas in France in 2026?
Christmas in France is on Friday, December 25, 2026 (Europe/Paris). As of October 16, 2026, thatโs 70 days ยท about 10 weeks ยท about 2 months. It falls on a Friday.
Is Christmas a public holiday in France?
Yes โ Christmas is a public holiday in France.
How France celebrates
Noรซl centres on the Rรฉveillon feast on Christmas Eve, with midnight mass and a bรปche de Noรซl to finish.
What people eat
Oysters, foie gras, roast capon and the bรปche de Noรซl yule log.