Pentecost

Pentecost 2026: shops & malls open on Monday, May 25, in Paris and Île-de-France

Pentecost Monday, a day of solidarity for some, remains a holiday for others. Between a solidarity gesture on the payslip and a shopping break, here are the malls and department stores open in Paris and the Île-de-France region on Monday, May 25, 2026.

The pools open in Paris and their hours this Pentecost Monday public holiday in 2026

Want to dive in this Pentecost Monday 2026? This public holiday, May 25, several Paris swimming pools open their doors with updated hours to welcome swimmers and families all day long.

Why is Pentecost Monday a special public holiday in France? Its origins and history

Pentecost Monday is celebrated every year 50 days after Easter. An optional public holiday in the French calendar, we explain the history and origins of this religious festival, which falls this year on May 25, 2026.

Pentecost Weekend 2026: 10 fantastic exhibitions to discover in Paris on May 23–25

What are we doing this Pentecost weekend in Paris, on Saturday 23, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026? Easy: make the most of the long weekend to discover the season’s best exhibitions. Here’s a quick roundup of outings for the Pentecost weekend.

September 2024 Grand Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation with dancers and acrobats

The Grande Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, in Paris's 16th arrondissement, returns this Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024. Why not take advantage of the festive entertainment on offer at this verdant amusement park, with friends or family?