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Calendar of French Public Holidays and National Celebration Days

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Christmas presents under tree for national French holiday

French Public Holidays and National Celebration Days

There are lots of public holidays and national celebration days in France. Some dates are fixed and celebrated the same date each year and others vary depending on the celebration and what is being celebrated.

If you are travelling in France it is important to know these dates as they can affect your travel plans.  Public holidays see loads of people on public transport and accommodation more heavily booked.  Traffic can be busy either side of these dates with the French often adding days either side of their public holidays.

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All Saints’ Day in France – La Toussaint – A French Tradition

French tradition All Saints Day pink floral arrangement

All Saints’ Day is a traditional day in France

All Saints’ Day in France is locally known as “Toussaint” which is the contraction of “Tous les Saints”, meaning “All The Saints” in English. All Saints’ Day is a Catholic tradition of honouring the dead. This solemn event that stops the national takes place in Autumn on the 1st of November and is a national public holiday. All Saints’ Day officially starts at sundown the evening before, which is called All Hallow’s Eve.

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Mother’s Day In France

Mothers Day in France

Mother’s Day In France

Mother’s Day in France (Fête des Mères) is celebrated on the last Sunday in May, unless it falls on the same day as Whit Sunday/Pentecost.  On those years it is celebrated on the first Sunday in June.

Mother’s Day Gifts

On this day gifts are given to mothers, grandmothers and significant women in the family.  Typical gifts include flowers, chocolates, bedtime clothing and handmade items by children.  Cards are often handmade and given with presents.

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Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day

Wishing all dads, grandfathers and carers a fabulous fun filled day from us at A French Collection.

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Macaron Day

Macaron Day

Macaron Day

Macaron Day is celebrated on 20 March every year and what a delicious celebration it is! These delectable little sweets are instantly synonymous with France and are now enjoyed throughout the world.

With a gentle crusty outside shell and soft ganache inside, they are just waiting to be bitten into. Sold by the millions each year, the macaron is worthy of its day of celebration.

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April Fools’ Day or April Fish Day in France

April Fool's Day or April Fish Day

April Fools’ Day or April Fish Day in France

In many countries around the world April 1 is a day to have fun and play harmless jokes on your family and friends. April Fool’s Day or April Fish Day in France is called Poisson d’avril and it’s a day of pranks and chocolate. 

Many jokes and pranks are from telling a story that is so ridiculous, but still has a chance of being true, and so is often believed. When the other person falls for the joke or prank the joker calls out “April Fool” and hopefully everyone sees the funny side and has a laugh.

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