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France’s May public holidays and “ponts” debate
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Summary: The article discusses France’s May public holidays, including the political fight over May 1 and researchers’ views on ideal public-holiday numbers.
WHO: Researchers
WHAT: Discussion of France’s May public holidays and the ongoing political fight over the May 1 bank holiday
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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