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Baguettes take centre stage as French bakeries open on May 1

Bakeries sold baguettes and croissants on May 1 despite union objections.

Published May 1, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT | WFMZZ

French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants on May 1 with government backing, defying labour unions who argue the day should remain a sacred, compulsory rest. The move highlighted tensions between the government and unions over whether May 1 should be preserved as a full holiday.