Public holiday proposals

At a glance

• As widely reported in the press, French budget plans for 2026 unveiled by Prime Minister Francois Bayou on 14 July include proposals to abolish two public holidays.
• The targeted public holidays are Easter Monday and 8 May.
• The plan aims to increase productivity, GDP, and additional tax revenues.
• The proposal is currently at a very early stage. A draft finance bill will be produced in September after discussions with unions and will not be finalised until it has progressed through the legislative process during which it can be subject to significant change.