Ascension Day
France· Public holiday
Travel impact: Medium
- Date
- Thu, 14 May 2026
- Local name
- Ascension
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Ascension Day, 40 days after Easter, a French public holiday.
Impact on travellers
Often bridged into a long weekend—more short trips and higher fares.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
French Labour Code national holidays and official event sites.
How we review dataAbout this site
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