The French government has announced five paid public holidays for public sector employees in the second half of 2026. These days off work will be fully compensated financially for eligible workers. The specific dates covering this period are yet to be fully detailed, but are officially included in the current calendar. This announcement provides clarity for workforce planning and employee expectations. The information was released regarding the official public sector calendar. Further details regarding the specific dates will be published as they become available. This impacts scheduling and benefits for French public sector employees.