What's open on New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) 2026 in France?
New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) 2026 falls on 1 January 2026.
Jour de l'An sees most French supermarkets, shops and banks closed. Bakeries and some cafes open in the morning; hypermarkets in shopping centres stay shut.
Chain opening hours
| 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 |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 carrefour.fr |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 e-leclerc.fr |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 auchan.fr |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 10:00–19:00 | 2025-12-20 monoprix.fr |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 intermarche.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00–13:00 | 2025-12-20 franprix.fr |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 lidl.fr |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00–19:00 | 2025-12-20 groupe-casino.fr |
| Restaurants & Cafes | Open | 10:00–23:30 | 2026-04-20 mcdonalds.fr | |
Bureaux de poste fermés; consignes automatiques extérieures accessibles 24h/24 Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 laposte.fr |
Agences fermées les jours fériés; distributeurs de billets DAB accessibles 24h/24 Editorial | Banks & ATMs | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 mabanque.bnpparibas |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 sncf.com | |
| DIY, Garden & Home | Reduced hours | 09:00–19:00 | 2026-04-20 leroymerlin.fr |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) 2026 in France?
Jour de l'An sees most French supermarkets, shops and banks closed. Bakeries and some cafes open in the morning; hypermarkets in shopping centres stay shut. Typically closed: supermarkets, retail, banks, government.
When is New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) in 2026?
New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) falls on 1 January 2026 (2026-01-01) in 2026.