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From 17 October to 1 November
All Saints' holidays in France: two weeks in late October-early November.
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Every date, explained in a few words.
From 17 October to 1 November
All Saints' holidays in France: two weeks in late October-early November.
World Pasta Day, on 25 October, launched in 1995 at the first World Pasta Congress in Rome.
On the last Sunday of October, clocks go back: at 3 am it becomes 2 am. The night lasts one hour longer.
The eve of All Saints' Day, on 31 October. A festival of Celtic origin popularised by the US: costumes, pumpkins and sweets.
From 1 to 30 November
Throughout November, men grow moustaches to raise awareness of men's health.
All Saints' Day, on 1 November. A public holiday; graves are decorated with chrysanthemums.
Commemoration of the armistice of 11 November 1918, which ended the First World War. A public holiday in Belgium and France.
Singles' celebration born in China, on 11 November (11.11). It has become the world's biggest online shopping day.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, on the third Sunday of November, recognised by the UN.
World Sustainable Transport Day, on 26 November, proclaimed by the UN.
The Friday after US Thanksgiving, in late November. A major discount day that kicks off end-of-year shopping.
Day after the 4th Thursday of November.
The Monday after Black Friday, dedicated to online deals.
From 19 December to 3 January 2027
Christmas holidays in France: two weeks around the festive season.
World Meditation Day, on 21 December, proclaimed by the UN in 2024, around the winter solstice.
Christian feast of the birth of Jesus, on 25 December. A public holiday and the year's peak for gifts and family meals.
New Year's Eve, 31 December, when people see in the new year.
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