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What's open on Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2027 in France?

Labour Day (Fête du Travail) falls on 2027-05-01. 1 May is a near-complete shutdown in France — even most supermarkets and bakeries close, which is unusual. Emergency pharmacies and some petrol stations stay open.

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Most chains are expected to be closed.

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All Categories 16 Supermarkets & Groceries 7 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Restaurants & Cafes 1 DIY, Garden & Home 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

SNCF trains and RATP Paris Metro operate on Sunday/holiday frequency.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Free parking applies on designated green/yellow disc streets on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

La Poste branches closed; automated 24/7 Pickme parcel lockers accessible.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Code du Travail regulates 1er Mai (Labour Day) with mandatory employee rest, while commercial centers open under derogations on other holidays.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

16 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Pharmacie de Garde 24h24/7 Duty Pharmacies de garde ouvertes pour urgences médicales (composer le 3237) Editorial3237	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 3237.fr
TotalEnergies 24/724/7 Duty Ouvert 24h/24 sur les axes majeurs et autoroutes les jours fériés Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 totalenergies.fr
Maison Médicale de Garde / SAMU 1524/7 Duty Accès 24h/24 aux soins d'urgence (composer le 15 ou 112) Editorial15	Urgent Care & Clinics	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 sante.fr
Carrefour Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-30 carrefour.fr
E.Leclerc Official	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-05 Official Source
Auchan Editorial	Retail & Shopping Malls	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-30 auchan.fr
Monoprix Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 monoprix.fr
Intermarché Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-30 intermarche.com
Franprix Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 franprix.fr
Lidl Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-30 lidl.fr
Casino Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-30 groupe-casino.fr
McDonald's France La plupart des restaurants et drives restent ouverts les jours fériés Editorial	Restaurants & Cafes	Open	10:00–23:30	2026-04-20 mcdonalds.fr
La Poste & Pickme Bureaux de poste fermés; consignes automatiques extérieures accessibles 24h/24 Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 laposte.fr
BNP Paribas & Distributeurs Agences fermées les jours fériés; distributeurs de billets DAB accessibles 24h/24 Editorial	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 mabanque.bnpparibas
SNCF & RATP Circulation selon les horaires des dimanches et jours fériés Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 sncf.com
Leroy Merlin Ouvertures exceptionnelles sur certains jours fériés (Pâques, Ascension) Editorial	DIY, Garden & Home	Reduced hours	09:00–19:00	2026-04-20 leroymerlin.fr

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Labour Day (Fête du Travail) in France?

1 May is a near-complete shutdown in France — even most supermarkets and bakeries close, which is unusual. Emergency pharmacies and some petrol stations stay open. Confirmed open chains include: Pharmacie de Garde 24h, TotalEnergies 24/7, McDonald's France, SNCF & RATP, Maison Médicale de Garde / SAMU 15. Typically closed venues: supermarkets, retail, banks, government.

When is Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2027?

Labour Day (Fête du Travail) falls on 2027-05-01 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Labour Day (Fête du Travail)?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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