Holiday planning
Long Weekends in France 2027
France has 7 long weekends in 2027. The longest natural break is 1 day around Bastille Day (Wed 14 Jul). Take Monday and Tuesday off and turn the Bastille Day break into a 5-day run.
7
Long weekends
5
Longest break (days)
7
Bridge day opportunities
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All long weekends in France 2027
Sorted by calendar date. "Days off" = the natural break without any annual leave. "Bridge days" = working days to take as paid leave to extend the break.
| Date range | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | New Year's Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 31 Dec) | 4d |
| Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar | Easter Monday | 3 | Friday(Fri 26 Mar) | 4d |
| Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May | Ascension Day | 1 | Friday(Fri 7 May) | 4d |
| Fri 14 May – Mon 17 May | Whit Monday | 3 | Friday(Fri 14 May) | 4d |
| Sat 10 Jul – Wed 14 Jul | Bastille Day | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 12 Jul, Tue 13 Jul) | 5d |
| Fri 29 Oct – Mon 1 Nov | All Saints' Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 29 Oct) | 4d |
| Thu 11 Nov – Sun 14 Nov | Armistice Day | 1 | Friday(Fri 12 Nov) | 4d |
Best long weekends in France 2027
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
July
Bastille Day
Sat 10 Jul – Wed 14 Jul
5
days
January
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
4
days
March
Easter Monday
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
4
days
May
Ascension Day
Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May
4
days
How to use bridge days in France
A bridge day (sometimes called a sandwiched day) is a working day that sits between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking it as paid annual leave, you connect the holiday to the weekend and create a longer uninterrupted break.
For example, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday — four consecutive days using only one day of leave.
In France 2027, there are 7 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Bastille Day: take Monday and Tuesday off to turn a 1-day break into 5 consecutive days using only 2 days of annual leave.
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Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does France have in 2027?
France has 7 long weekends in 2027 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates an uninterrupted break of four or more days using just one or two days of paid leave — maximising your time off.
What is the longest long weekend in France in 2027?
The longest break is 5 days from Saturday, 10 July 2027 to Wednesday, 14 July 2027, centred around Bastille Day (taking Monday and Tuesday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in France 2027?
The best bridge day opportunity is around Bastille Day (Wed 14 Jul). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break using only 2 days of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in France?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.