Epiphany in France
Sunday, January 3, 2027 ยท Europe/Paris
โโ
Days
โโ
Hours
โโ
Minutes
โโ
Seconds
When is Epiphany in France in 2027?
Epiphany in France is on Sunday, January 3, 2027 (Europe/Paris). As of October 14, 2026, thatโs 81 days ยท about 12 weeks ยท about 3 months. It falls on a Sunday.
France observes it on a different day from the date used elsewhere (Wednesday, January 6, 2027). In France, where 6 January is not a public holiday, the Catholic Church celebrates the Epiphany on the Sunday between 2 and 8 January.
Is Epiphany a public holiday in France?
Epiphany is widely observed in France, but it is not a nationwide public holiday. Some regions may still observe it locally.
How France celebrates
L'รpiphanie is marked by the galette des rois, a frangipane pastry hiding a fรจve โ whoever finds it wears the paper crown โ though it is not a public holiday.