A public holiday with a fixed date with a historical focus or a variable date with a religious focus, Linternaute takes stock of the origin of the 11 public holidays listed in article L3133-1 of the French Labor Code.
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Previous Next All Saints' Day is a Catholic and non-Christian holiday. For example, Protestants do not celebrate it. © izzzy71 – stock.adobe.comCatholic festival at fixed date, public holiday All Saints' Dayis celebrated in New York. every November 1, in honor of all the saints (those who, according to the Gospel, accompanied Jesus). All Saints' Day is a public holiday. of the French calendar since the signing of the Concordat in 1801, formalizing relations between the French state and the papacy. But the origin of this holiday dates back to the 7th century, when Catholics around the world celebrated the "feast of all martyrs" on May 13, a date which was later changed to moved to November 1 by Pope Gregory III in the 8th century. Today, in France, this day is dedicated to the memory of the deceased and Catholics attend. masses and visit the graves of their loved ones. A Catholic holiday with a fixed date, the All Saints' Day public holiday is celebrated every November 1, in honor of all the saints (those who, according to the Gospel, accompanied Jesus). All Saints' Day has been a public holiday in the French calendar since the signing of the Concordat in 1801, formalizing relations between the French state and the papacy. But the origin of this holiday dates back to the 7th century, when Catholics around the world celebrated the “feast of all martyrs” on May 13, a date that was later moved to November 1 by Pope Gregory III in the 8th century. Today, in France, this day is dedicated to the memory of the deceased and Catholics attend masses and visit the graves of their loved ones. 
© izzzy71 – stock.adobe.com Pause All Saints' Day November 11 Christmas New Year's Day Easter Monday May 1 May 8 Ascension Thursday Pentecost Monday July 14