On the occasion of Labor Day, this Friday, May 1, 2026, is a public holiday, and consequently, many stores and establishments are closed, even though the government announced that this year, bakers and florists will be able to open. Specifically, in Havre, are there any establishments open today?
What is open
Yes! There are not many, but there are establishments open on this public holiday. Here is a non-exhaustive list: – Gaumont Pathé cinema – Sirius cinema – McDonald’s Quai Colbert – McDonald’s Centre Coty – Beach restaurants
What remains closed
– Les bains des Docks – Centre Coty – Docks Vauban – Museum of Natural History – Museum of Modern Art André Maurois – Auchan Mont Gaillard – Auchan La Lezarde
Why May 1st is a public holiday
In 1889, on the occasion of the centenary of the French Revolution, this holiday was established. It is a day of demonstrations, as is still the case today. In 1919, this date becomes a public holiday after a vote by Parliament. Then, under the Vichy regime, May 1st becomes the “Labor and Social Concord Day”. Note that an employee can work if the activity of their company requires it. And good news: they are paid double.
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