All Saints' Day
Nationwide public holiday in France · Toussaint
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 November | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 November | Monday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in France.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Paris around 1 November: high 14°C (58°F), low 6°C (43°F), rain on 50% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Paris. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 1 November in Paris: (MET Norway)
About All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day, Toussaint, on 1 November is a public holiday in France. Although the Church sets aside the following day for the dead, in France the holiday itself has become the main occasion for honouring deceased family members, and it falls during a school holiday period that takes its name.
Traditions
Families visit cemeteries to clean and decorate the graves of relatives. Chrysanthemums are the traditional flowers for this purpose, and pots of them are sold in large numbers in the days before the holiday, so much so that in France the flower is strongly associated with mourning.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
Coming up next in France
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
All Saints' Day in other countries
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.