MonacovsFrance
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
7
Days you're both off
5
Only Monaco
4
Only France
What the numbers say
In 2026, Monaco has 12 nationwide public holidays and France has 11, so Monaco gets 1 more day off. They line up on 7 dates, including Le jour de l’An, Easter Monday, Le 1er mai and L’Ascension.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Monaco has 11 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 9 for France (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Monaco offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 6 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); France offers 5 and 3. Monaco has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Monaco and May in France.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Monaco
France is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only France
Monaco is working these days.