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What's changing in April 2026 Published on March 25, 2026 - Updated on April 22, 2026 - Service Public / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Taxes, activity bonus, driving license aid... Service Public presents the changes taking place in April.
Special tax section
Prepare your 2026 tax returns. All the information you need to file your income tax return.
2025 income tax return: what is the deadline in your department?
Professional expenses: the 2026 mileage rates are available
2026 income tax: get an estimate of the amount you will pay
2026 taxes: new ceilings for deducting alimony payments
The differential contribution on high incomes is maintained
Sole parent: don't forget to check box T on your income tax return
Do I need to declare my adult child's income?
Donations to associations and tax reductions: new rules in 2026
Money
Changes occurring in April regarding social assistance and indices.
Family and social benefits: new amounts from April 1st
How to benefit from the energy voucher in 2026?
The new rent reference index (IRL) has just been published
The activity bonus increased from April 1st
Driving license
News regarding driving licenses.
Driving license aid for apprentices is abolished
Verification of employees' driving licenses: new pricing from April 1st
The procedure for obtaining a digital driving license has been simplified
Health
Health news for the month of April.
Complementary health coverage: resource ceilings for eligibility are changing
Injectable PrEP, preventive treatment against HIV, arrives in France
Health Insurance changes the presentation of its emails starting in April
Several nicotine-based products soon to be banned in France
Covid-19: spring booster vaccination for vulnerable people
Work
Changes regarding CPF contributions. "First-time" job seekers may benefit from an exemption from the minimum work period required to qualify for unemployment insurance (ARE).
CPF: the mandatory flat-rate contribution increases
Unemployment benefits: access conditions relaxed for certain job seekers
Transport
Overview of new transport measures.
Pat-downs, seizures... Enhanced enforcement powers for safety in public transport
National travel survey launched
Lyon train station closed from April 30 to May 3: expected disruptions
Leisure - Travel
Spring holiday calendars and public holidays, increase in ETA price, train tickets to win for young people, forest walks.
Dates for the 2026 spring school holidays
Price increase for electronic travel authorization to the United Kingdom
Tickets to win for 18-year-olds to travel in Europe
Forest walks: you must keep your dog on a leash until June 30
Schooling
Students: it's time to confirm your choices on Parcoursup and apply for scholarships and housing. Higher education scholarship amounts have been published. The back-to-school allowance (ARS) was increased on April 1st.
Parcoursup: main admission phase starting June 2
It's time to apply for student scholarships and housing
Higher education scholarships: discover the amounts for the 2026-2027 academic year
Middle and high schools: 2025 performance indicators
Discover the new amount of the back-to-school allowance
Environment
News for the month of April.
A new interactive map to visualize pesticide levels in the air
See also
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Agenda
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From June 1, 2026 to Jan. 15, 2027 Higher education How to benefit from Parcoursup mobility aid? Published on May 12, 2026
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From June 24 to July 21, 2026 Sales What are the dates for the 2026 summer sales? Published on May 7, 2026
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From June 20, 2025 Sustainable consumption Energy label extended to smartphones and tablets from June 20 Published on June 12, 2025
Source: Service-Public professionals
