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Gas prices - Residence permits - Public holidays
What's changing in May 2026 Published on April 24, 2026 - Updated on May 06, 2026 - Service Public / Direction de l'information légale et administrative (Premier ministre)
Gas prices, residence permits, exchanging a European or foreign driving license, 2025 income tax return... Discover all the news for this month of May.
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Money - Taxes
Online filing deadlines, benchmark gas sale price, residence permit taxes, selling lily of the valley on May 1... Find all the useful information!
The benchmark gas sale price will increase by 15.4% from May 1
Residence permits: increase in the amount of taxes charged to foreigners from May 1
2025 income tax return: what is the deadline in your department?
Work
All our answers to your questions about public holidays.
Can an employer make employees work on May 1?
Is selling lily of the valley on May 1 allowed?
Can you carry over paid leave not taken after May 31?
Students
All the latest news for students: €1 meals, student social file (DSE)...
The €1 meal is available to all students
Now is the time to apply for your grant and student housing
Social affairs and health
All the practical information on social and health issues in May.
Covid-19: spring vaccination renewal for vulnerable people
The certificate of good standing becomes mandatory for professionals working with disabled children
Transport
Driving licenses, disrupted transport, fuel aid for heavy drivers... Everything you need to know about your procedures and travel.
Exchanging a European or foreign driving license for a French license now requires a fee
Closure of gare de Lyon from April 30 to May 3: disruptions to expect
Fuel: what are the conditions for receiving aid for "heavy drivers"?
Citizenship
Elections of the counselors for French citizens abroad
When will the elections of the counselors for French citizens abroad take place?
Agenda
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From June 24 to Jul. 21, 2026 Sales What are the dates of the 2026 summer sales? Published on May 07, 2026
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From May 1, 2026 Tax stamp Residence permits: increase in the amount of taxes charged to foreigners from May 1 Published on April 22, 2026
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From May 4, 2026 CROUS The €1 meal is available to all students Published on April 16, 2026
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From Apr. 15, 2026 Pet Walks in the forest: you must keep your dog on a leash until June 30 Published on April 11, 2026
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From Apr. 4, 2026 School calendar The dates of the 2026 spring school holidays Published on March 09, 2026
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