Easter Monday

Easter Monday Celebrations in France

This celebration used to be called Holy Week and would start a week before with Easter being the last day of the celebration. Many devout Catholics still practice Holy Week, but others celebrate Easter Weekend, which is Good Friday to Easter Monday.

Easter Monday is a national observance in France so most businesses are closed. Easter Monday is typically celebrated by spending time with families. 

Tips for Traveling to France during Easter Monday

If you are traveling in France during Easter, make sure to check hours of any business or attraction you wish to visit. Most are closed over Easter Weekend from Friday to Monday, in order to commemorate Jesus’s resurrection and celebrate with family.