06 Jan Calendar | Public holidays in 2026 to fully enjoy the beautiful weather
Looking to get some fresh air and share quality time with friends or family? Here are all the public holidays in 2026!
The list of public holidays in 2026
- Thursday, January 1st: New Year’s Day
- Monday, April 6: Easter Monday
- Friday, May 1st: Labor Day
- Friday, May 8: Victory in Europe Day (1945)
- Thursday, May 14: Ascension Day
- Monday, May 25: Whit Monday
- Tuesday, July 14: Bastille Day
- Saturday, August 15: Assumption
- Sunday, November 1st: All Saints’ Day
- Wednesday, November 11: Armistice Day (1918)
- Friday, December 25: Christmas Day
How can you best optimize your vacation time for a weekend getaway in 2026?
You have several three- or four-day weekends to look forward to:
- From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6, thanks to Easter Monday: an ideal time to enjoy the various Easter egg hunts organized in Paris and the surrounding areas
- May 2026 is the month when you can really go on vacation: by taking 4 consecutive days off, you’ll enjoy 9 days of rest between May 1st and May 10, 2026
- In May, you can also enjoy a long 4-day weekend during Ascension Day
- July 2026: By taking Monday, July 13 off, enjoy 4 consecutive days of rest, from Saturday, July 11 to Tuesday, July 14
- November 2026: Armistice Day falls on a Wednesday, making it ideal to take 2 days off (Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10) and enjoy a 5-day break
- December 2026: End the year on a high note—Christmas falls on a Friday! A long weekend from December 25 to 27 awaits you, without taking any vacation days
What can you do during a 3- or 4-day weekend?
Here are our hotel’s suggestions to make the most of your long weekends in 2026.
Theme parks
You can already book a stay at one of the theme parks: Disneyland Paris, Parc Astérix, or you can also try other parks for fun and entertainment.
Visit water parks
You can spend a day at a water park such as Village Nature located near Val d’Europe. It’s ideal for both adults and children. You can also enjoy the famous Aquaboulevard water park or go swimming in the pool located in the heart of a historic building, Espace Sportif Édouard Pailleron (Paris 19th arrondissement).
Simply enjoy Paris
You can also spend the weekend strolling through the streets of Paris, visiting a few museums, enjoying the famous Parisian department stores, or simply relaxing on a terrace, in a park, or along the Seine, and enjoying these moments of disconnection with your family or friends.
Find here an article on the top 10 activities to do in Torcy and the surrounding area
And if you’re looking for a place to relax just steps away from public transportation, why not choose Appart Hotel Torcy?
After enjoying your public holidays, you can take a well-deserved break at our hotel. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with family, or with friends, we are delighted to welcome you to our rooms:
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