PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN FRANCE
Remember that, in general, Sunday opening is not normal. If shops do open on a Sunday, usually they will close at midday for the rest of the day.
Boursot’s shop in Ardres is open every day even a French or British bank holiday. It is not open in general on Sundays.
If a Public Holiday falls at a weekend, often the French will take another day in lieu of that day. For example, a Holiday on a Saturday might effectively mean shops closed on a Friday or a Monday. Also, beware "Le Pont" - a day taken off between a Holiday Tuesday or Thursday and a weekend.
Also, the French tend to take their annual holidays between 14 July and 31 August so many businesses may close entirely.
If in doubt, check before booking your trip!
January 2020
1 New Year's Day: Wednesday
April 2020
12 Easter Sunday
13 Easter Monday
May 2020
1 May Day: Friday
8 VE Day: Friday
21 Ascension: Thursday
31 Whitsun: Sunday
June 2020
1 Whitsun: Monday
July 2020
14 National Holiday: Tuesday
August 2020
15 Assumption: Saturday
November 2020
1 All Saints Day: Sunday
11 Armistice Day: Wednesday
December 2020
25 Christmas Day: Friday
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