You're all about money, and you think only about the money's bells
A native Frenchman knows very well that the real reason has nothing to do with money. See which days could disappear and look at the history of the country. Ask them then why not delete the May 1st or July 14. All his written since 250 years already, they're just countinuing to do their job.

If they really wanted to save money they would stop funding the invaders who come to my country, or funding roads in africa or fighting tax fraud