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There are 11 official public holidays in France.[1] The Alsace region and the Moselle department observe 2 additional days.[2] Contrary to most countries, these holidays do not shift when they fall during a week-end,[3] which means that the average number of observed public holidays falling on weekdays is 8.7 and ranges from 7 to 10.[4] Most Asian countries and all North American countries observe between 2 and 10 more public holidays per year on weekdays.[5]
Public holidays in France are:
See Fêtes et jours fériés en France (WorldHeritage page in French), to have all the dates (French Overseas Departments (DOM) added).
Note: French law dictates that work should stop, but be paid, only for the Fête du Travail (May Day, 1 May),[6] except in industries where it is infeasible to stop working.[7] The rest of the public holidays are listed in statute law,[8] but law does not dictate that work should stop; however a leave from work may be granted by the employer or by convention collective (agreement between employers' and employees’ unions).
In 2005, French prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin removed Whit Monday's status as a public holiday. The decision was eventually overruled by French courts in 2008. Employers are free to decide whether to make Whit Monday a day off or not.[9]
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