Abolition of Slavery
Regional public holiday in France · Abolition de l'esclavage
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 April | Monday | Regional |
| 2026 | 22 May | Friday | Regional |
| 2026 | 27 May | Wednesday | Regional |
| 2026 | 28 May | Thursday | Regional |
| 2026 | 10 June | Wednesday | Regional |
| 2026 | 9 October | Friday | Regional |
| 2026 | 20 December | Sunday | Regional |
| 2027 | 27 April | Tuesday | Regional |
| 2027 | 22 May | Saturday | Regional |
| 2027 | 27 May | Thursday | Regional |
| 2027 | 28 May | Friday | Regional |
| 2027 | 10 June | Thursday | Regional |
| 2027 | 9 October | Saturday | Regional |
| 2027 | 20 December | Monday | Regional |
Where it applies
Mayotte, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin, Guyane, Saint-Barthélemy, La Réunion.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in France it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Paris around 9 October: high 18°C (65°F), low 8°C (47°F), rain on 29% 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 Friday 9 October in Paris: (MET Norway)
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.