When is Armistice Day (Armistice) 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Armistice Day (Armistice) 2026 is on Wed 11 Nov 2026.
- 2027Armistice Day (Armistice) 2027 is on Thu 11 Nov 2027.
Marks the 1918 armistice that ended fighting in the First World War. It is a public holiday everywhere in France.
Armistice Day (Armistice) on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
2026
November
2027
November
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The best break around Armistice Day (Armistice)
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Armistice DayBook 2 days offGet 5 days off in a rowDatesSat 7 Nov – Wed 11 Nov 2026Book offMon 9 and Tue 10 Nov 2026Value2.5× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Armistice DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 11 Nov – Sun 14 Nov 2027Book offFri 12 Nov 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Armistice Day (Armistice) a public holiday in France?
Yes. Armistice Day (Armistice) is a public holiday everywhere in France.
What day is Armistice Day (Armistice) 2026?
Armistice Day (Armistice) 2026 is on Wed 11 Nov 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Armistice Day (Armistice) 2026?
Book off Mon 9 Nov & Tue 10 Nov (2 days of leave) to get 5 days off in a row, Sat 7 Nov – Wed 11 Nov 2026.
What day is Armistice Day (Armistice) 2027?
Armistice Day (Armistice) 2027 is on Thu 11 Nov 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Armistice Day (Armistice) 2027?
Book off Fri 12 Nov (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 11 Nov – Sun 14 Nov 2027.
Other France holidays
New Year's Day (Jour de l'an)Good Friday (Vendredi saint)Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques)Labour Day (Fête du Travail)Victory in Europe Day (Victoire)Ascension Day (Ascension)Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)Bastille Day (Fête nationale)Assumption Day (Assomption)All Saints' Day (Toussaint)Armistice Day (Armistice)Christmas Day (Noël)St. Stephen's Day (2ème jour de Noël)
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