Public holidays in France and Australia
Plan around both calendars: the days France and Australia are both off, and the ones only one of them is.
3 days off in both, 8 only in France and 4 only in Australia.
The next public holiday in France is All Saints' Day on Sunday 1 November 2026.
The next public holiday in Australia is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Public holidays in France and Australia
| Date | Holiday | France | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 1 November 2026 | All Saints' Day | Yes | – |
| Wednesday 11 November 2026 | Armistice Day | Yes | – |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Yes | Yes |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Boxing Day | – | Yes |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Yes | Yes |
| Tuesday 26 January 2027 | Australia Day | – | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Good Friday | – | Yes |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Easter Monday | Yes | Yes |
| Sunday 25 April 2027 | ANZAC Day | – | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | Labor Day | Yes | – |
| Thursday 6 May 2027 | Ascension Day | Yes | – |
| Saturday 8 May 2027 | Victory Day | Yes | – |
| Monday 17 May 2027 | Whit Monday | Yes | – |
| Wednesday 14 July 2027 | National Day | Yes | – |
| Sunday 15 August 2027 | Assumption Day | Yes | – |
Clock changes in France · Australia
Clocks in France go back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 3:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 28 March 2027.
Clocks in Australia go back 30 minutes on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 3 October 2027. Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia keep their clocks the same.
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Questions
Which public holidays do France and Australia share?
In the next 12 months: Christmas Day (Friday 25 December 2026), New Year's Day (Friday 1 January 2027) and Easter Monday (Monday 29 March 2027).
When do the clocks change in France?
Clocks in France go back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 3:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 28 March 2027.
When do the clocks change in Australia?
Clocks in Australia go back 30 minutes on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 3 October 2027. Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia keep their clocks the same.
Updated Saturday 10 October 2026