Public holiday: museums and monuments in Paris open this Saturday, November 1, 2025

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis, Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 29, 2025 at 12:02 p.m.
Want to discover an exhibition, museum or monument on Saturday, November 1, 2025? Here's the list of cultural venues in Paris opening their doors to the public on All Saints' Day: take advantage of the opportunity to discover the temporary exhibitions and cultural novelties of the autumn.

A public holiday is always the perfect time to treat yourself and take advantage of what's on offer in Paris. And this November is off to a great start, as the first day is a public holiday! After dancing the night away in the midst of vampires, zombies and candy, we're taking advantage of this non-working day to relax and lose ourselves in the midst of paintings and sculptures.

But how can you admire all these works of art on a public holiday? Believe it or not, many museums and monuments remain open during All Saints' Day, ready to welcome all visitors thirsty for art and beauty.

To make the most of this Saturday, November 1, 2025, the editors of Sortiraparis.com present a selection of the best museum exhibitions and monuments open in Paris. All you need to do is enjoy yourself during the All Saints' Day holiday.

By the way, do you know why November 1 is a public holiday in France?

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Since so many museums and monuments are open on that day, we've put together a list of places that are closed on November 1. Here are the museums and monuments you shouldn't visit on All Saints' Day, or you'll find yourself facing a closed door.

Museums and monuments closed on November 1, 2025:

So there's still plenty to do! To help you choose, here is a selection ofexhibitions to see this November 1:

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Happy All Saints' Day!

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Dates and Opening Time
On November 1, 2025

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