Ascension Day in France falls on Thursday, May 14, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across France.
Ascension Day 2026 in France: May 14, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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May 14, 2026 Β· Thursday2026-05-14
| Date | 2026-05-14 (Thursday) |
| Holiday | Ascension Day |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is Ascension Day 2026?
Ascension Day 2026 falls on May 14, 2026 (Thursday).
Is Ascension Day a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until Ascension Day?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β -112 days to go.
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