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Armistice 1918
Armistice Day
Wednesday, 11 Nov 2026 · France · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Bridge day check
Falls midweek on a Wednesday. It splits the week rather than extending the weekend, so bridging costs two days of leave either side.
What the day is for
Marks the 1918 armistice at 11am, observed at every village war memorial. A solemn civic date rather than a festive one.
Do shops and banks close?
Banks, schools and most shops close.
Getting around
Sunday timetables; brief local closures around 11am ceremonies.
When it falls each year
Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.
2025Tuesday · 11 Nov 2025Bridge to 4 days
2026Wednesday · 11 Nov 20261-day break
2027Thursday · 11 Nov 2027Bridge to 4 days
2028Saturday · 11 Nov 20282-day break
2029Sunday · 11 Nov 20292-day break
See the full France holiday calendar or count the working days.