Quick answer: about 2016h of working time across 252 working days in 2024, for Jan 1, 2024 through Dec 31, 2024, using a 08:00 workday.
Key insights
Total working time
Estimated for 2024.
Workday assumption
480 minutes per workday.
Highest month
184h estimated.
Lowest month
152h estimated.
Month-by-month estimate (2024)
Approximate working time per month = business days in that month × 08:00 (480 minutes per day).
| Month | Business days | Approx working time |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 176h |
| February | 21 | 168h |
| March | 21 | 168h |
| April | 21 | 168h |
| May | 19 | 152h |
| June | 20 | 160h |
| July | 23 | 184h |
| August | 21 | 168h |
| September | 21 | 168h |
| October | 23 | 184h |
| November | 19 | 152h |
| December | 21 | 168h |
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Frequently asked questions
How many working hours are in France in 2024?
France has about 2016h of working time in 2024, using a 08:00 workday and excluding weekends and national public holidays.
Which month has the fewest estimated hours?
May and November has the fewest estimated hours, at about 152h.
Which month has the most estimated hours?
July and October has the most estimated hours, at about 184h.
Can I change the workday length or working week?
Yes. Use the working hours calculator to set a different workday duration (for example 7.5 hours) or change weekdays.
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Working hours in France - quick context
France’s jours fériés (and occasional weekend substitutions) shape yearly working minutes. Totals here follow HolidayDB’s FR calendar - test date ranges in the working hours calculator.