Gas prices - Residence permits - Public holidays

What changes in May 2026

Publié le 24 avril 2026 - Mise à jour le 20 mai 2026 - Entreprendre Service Public / (Prime Minister)

2025 income tax return, fuel subsidies, residence permits, exchange of European or foreigners permits… Discover all the news of this month of May.

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Money - Taxes

Inheritance, tax deadlines, taxes on residence permits... Find all the silver topics of the month of May.

Consumer price index: what is the trend?

Residence permits: increase in the amount of fees charged to foreigners from 1 May

2025 tax return: what is the deadline in your department?

Work

All our answers to your questions about public holidays and leave deferrals.

Can the employer have its employees work on May 1?

Is it allowed to sell thrush on May 1?

Can days of untaken leave be carried over to the following year?

Public holidays in 2026

Solidarity Day: how does it work?

Students

All student news: meals at €1, student social record (DSE)…

The meal at 1 € accessible to all students

It's time to apply for a scholarship and student housing

Baccalaureate 2026: tests canceled in the Middle East and Mali

Social and health

All practical information on social and health issues in May.

Covid-19: Spring vaccination renewal for vulnerable people

The attestation of good repute becomes mandatory for professionals working with disabled children

Transport

Driving licenses, disrupted transport, fuel aid for long-distance drivers, etc. To know everything about your steps and your travels.

Exchanging a European or foreigners driver's license for a French license becomes chargeable

Closure of Gare de Lyon from 30 April to 3 May: the disruptions to be expected

Aid for workers with ‘high rollers’: extension of the opening of the window

Citizenship

Election of French foreigner councilors

When will the elections of the councilors of the Frenchmen of the foreigner take place?

Additional topics

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