Holiday planning
Long Weekends in France
France has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 7 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Armistice Day for a 5-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Armistice Day
Sat 7 Nov – Wed 11 Nov
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
Easter Monday
Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Friday off
2027
View all7
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 5d
Bastille Day
Sat 10 Jul – Wed 14 Jul
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Easter Monday
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in France 2026
All 11 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in France 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in France 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in France 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does France have in 2026?
France has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does France have in 2027?
France has 7 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in France?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Armistice Day (Wed 11 Nov). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.