Where to swim on May 8, 2026? Paris’ pools open and their hours for this public-holiday Friday.

What if we head to the pool on May 8, 2026? Even on a public holiday, pools aren’t necessarily closed, and you can take advantage of the day to swim a bit and splash around for a little rest.

Craving a dip on this 8 May 2026, to mark VE Day? Some pools across the capital are opening at special hours to let you swim on this public holiday. A relaxing day for many, offering a chance to unwind with refreshing and soothing activities.

In Paris, several pools remain open to welcome Parisians and visitors, young and old, eager to do a few laps or simply relax by the water. Discover the options available for swimming in the capital on this non-working day, whether you're a keen swimmer or have a sudden urge to take to the water, find out where to dive in peace this Thursday, May 8.

Public pools open and their hours on May 8

1st arrondissement

Piscine Suzanne Berlioux, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

4th district

Marie-Marvingt Pool, open from 11am to 6pm

5th arrondissement

Jean Taris Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Pontoise Sports Center, from 6:30am to 7:45am - 11:45am to 7:45pm - 8:00pm to 10:45pm

6th arrondissement

Saint-Germain Pool, from 7:00am to 8:45am - 11:30am to 1:45pm

8th arrondissement

Jacqueline Auriol Pool, from 11:30am to 6pm

9th arrondissement

Paul Valeyre Pool, from 8am to 6pm

10th arrondissement

Catherine Lagatu Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Château-Landon Pool, from 8am to 7pm

11e arrondissement

Cour des Lions Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Georges Rigal Pool, from 8am to 6pm

12e arrondissement

Roger Le Gall Pool, from 8am to 7pm
Jean Boiteux Pool, from 8am to 6pm

13e arrondissement

Château des Rentiers Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Butte-aux-Cailles Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Dunois Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Joséphine-Baker Pool, from 11am to 7pm

14e arrondissement

Thérèse and Jeanne Brulé Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Aspirant Dunand Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Didot Pool, from 8am to 6pm

15e arrondissement

Armand Massard Pool, from 8am to 6pm
La Plaine Pool, from 11:30am to 6pm
Emile Anthoine Pool, from 8am to 6pm
René and André Mourlon Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Blomet Pool, from 8am to 6pm

16e arrondissement

Auteuil Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Henry de Montherlant Pool, from 8am to 6pm

17e arrondissement

Marjorie Gestring Pool, from 9am to 7pm
Bernard Lafay Pool, from 8am to 6pm

18e arrondissement

Des Amiraux Pool, from 11:30am to 6pm
Bertrand Dauvin Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Hébert Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Solita Salgado Pool, from 7:00am to 8:30am - 11:30am to 1:30pm

19e arrondissement

Mathis Pool, from 8am to 6pm
Édouard Pailleron Pool, from 7:00am to 8:30am - 11:30am to 10:30pm
Georges Hermant Pool, from 9am to 6:30pm

20e arrondissement

Alfred Nakache Pool, from 11:30am to 6pm
Yvonne Godard Pool, from 8:30am to 7:30pm

And for more ideas, don't forget to check out the possibilities for outings this Thursday, May 8. Please note that this information is provided by the Mairie de Paris, and is subject to change. Please check with your swimming pool before travelling!

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