Public holidays in Hauts-de-France 2029

11 public holidays: 2 on a weekend, 6 bridge days

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Public holidays in Hauts-de-France

11 public holidays

1 JanNew Year's Day · Monday
2 AprEaster Monday · Monday
1 MayLabour Day · Tuesday
8 MayVictory Day · Tuesday
10 MayAscension Day · Thursday
21 MayPentecost Monday · Monday
14 JulNational Day · Saturday
15 AugAssumption Day · Wednesday
1 NovAll Saints Day · Thursday
11 NovArmistice Day · Sunday
25 DecChristmas Day · Tuesday

Bridge days in Hauts-de-France

One day of leave, four days off — outlined in dashed red in the calendar.

30 April 2029Mondaythe day before Labour Day
7 May 2029Mondaythe day before Victory Day
11 May 2029Fridaythe day after Ascension Day
2 November 2029Fridaythe day after All Saints Day
24 December 2029Mondaythe day before Christmas Day
31 December 2029Mondaythe day before New Year's Day

When to take leave in Hauts-de-France

What one, two or three days of leave get you:

1 day of leave4 days off30 March – 2 April 2029
2 days of leave6 days off5 May – 10 May 2029
3 days of leave9 days off5 May – 13 May 2029

Zone B, Braderie de Lille, and Dunkirk Carnival

In Hauts-de-France, winter and spring school breaks are set under Zone B (académies of Lille and Amiens). The region is known for its warm civic and popular festival traditions.
In Lille, the Grande Braderie on the first weekend of September transforms the city into Europe's largest flea market alongside traditional moules-frites, while Dunkirk hosts its famous, colourful winter carnival.