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What's open on Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 2027 in France?

Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) falls on 2027-05-17. Lundi de Pentecôte keeps banks and offices shut. French supermarkets mostly open with shortened hours; bakeries open in the morning.

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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 Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 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 AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-08-05 Official Source
E.Leclerc AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-08-05 Official Source
Auchan AI-extracted	Retail & Shopping Malls	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-08-05 Official Source
Monoprix AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-08-05 Official Source
Intermarché Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 intermarche.com
Franprix AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-08-05 Official Source
Lidl AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-08-05 Official Source
Casino AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-08-05 Official Source
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 Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) in France?

Lundi de Pentecôte keeps banks and offices shut. French supermarkets mostly open with shortened hours; bakeries open in the morning. Confirmed open chains include: Carrefour, E.Leclerc, Auchan, Monoprix, Intermarché. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 2027?

Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) falls on 2027-05-17 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)?

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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