Holding a presidential election during the holiday season, including 1 May, is controversial

France will hold the first round of its next presidential election on April 18, 2027, with a run-off set for May 2, an executive source said on Tuesday. The vote is widely seen as…

PARIS - French presidential election will be held on April 18 and May 2, 2027, for the first and second rounds of voting respectively, French daily Le Figaro reported on Tuesday.

France sets presidential election dates for April 18 and May 2, 2027. Marine Le Pen's win at 8.5% YES.