Scrapping two French bank holidays: Unfair or necessary?

July 16, 2025

As France’s prime minister suggests scrapping two public holidays as part of his budget plan, we take a look at how France compares to other EU nations when it comes to bank holidays and paid vacation days. We also find out why the choice of dates is proving controversial and how there are precedents to such a move, both in France and elsewhere.

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