Dates that matter in France 🇫🇷

The romantic days and holidays people in France expect you to remember, with dates for the next 12 months.

The next 12 months

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Dec25
Christmas
A family holiday. They may be busy with relatives, so agree on a time to call.
Dec31
New Year's Eve
A big night here. Plan a call at midnight in their time zone.
Feb14
Valentine's Day
Cards, flowers and dinner for two. Customs vary: in Japan, women give chocolate and men return the favor on White Day.
Mar28
Easter
A long weekend with family for many people, and church for some.
May30
Mother's Day
A day for mothers, and a good chance to send your partner's mother a kind message.

Dates for lunar and Islamic holidays are calculated, and some are announced locally and can move by a day. Check closer to the time.

Two people from the same country can celebrate very differently. Ask how their family marks it, and what would feel special.

"Eid Mubarak", "Happy Diwali" or "Xīnnián kuàilè" in their language, at the right moment, means more than a big gift.

Send wishes when it's morning on the day where they are, not where you are. The time zone planner can help.

Anniversaries, the day you first spoke, the day you first met. Two calendars give you more reasons to celebrate, not fewer.

Ameluno is built for meeting people in other countries, with translated chat and video calls, so differences become something to share.