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Public holidays in France 2008
Overview of 21 public holidays and observances in France for 2008, including 12 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in France 2007 · Public holidays in France 2009 · Calendar 2008
Public holidays
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Tuesday) | New Year's Day |
| (Sunday) | Easter Sunday |
| (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| (Thursday) | Labour Day / Ascension Day |
| (Thursday) | Victory in Europe Day |
| (Sunday) | Whit Sunday |
| (Monday) | Whit Monday |
| (Monday) | Bastille Day |
| (Friday) | Assumption of Mary |
| (Saturday) | All Saints' Day |
| (Tuesday) | Armistice Day |
| (Thursday) | Christmas Day |
Observances
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Tuesday) | Mardi Gras |
| (Thursday) | Valentine's Day |
| (Sunday) | Mother's Day |
| (Friday) | Halloween |
| (Saturday) | St Nicholas' Day |
| (Wednesday) | Christmas Eve |
| (Wednesday) | New Year's Eve |
Alsace
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Friday) | Good Friday |
| (Friday) | St Stephen's Day |