Long Weekends in France 2027
France has 11 public holidays in 2027, creating 7 long-weekend opportunities — 4 automatic 3-day weekends and 3 bridge chances where a day or two of leave buys a longer break.
Smartest break
Take 1 leave day around Ascension Day (May 6, 2027) for 4 days off — May 6 – May 9.
| Holiday | Date | Leave to book | Days off | Your break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | None — automatic | 3 | Jan 1 – Jan 3 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 | None — automatic | 3 | Mar 27 – Mar 29 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 6 | Fri, May 7 | 4 | May 6 – May 9 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, May 17 | None — automatic | 3 | May 15 – May 17 |
| Bastille Day | Wed, Jul 14 | Mon, Jul 12, Tue, Jul 13 | 5 | Jul 10 – Jul 14 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 1 | None — automatic | 3 | Oct 30 – Nov 1 |
| Armistice Day | Thu, Nov 11 | Fri, Nov 12 | 4 | Nov 11 – Nov 14 |
Long weekend FAQ
- What is a bridge day?
- A bridge day ("puente" in Spanish) is a workday wedged between a public holiday and the weekend. Book it off and the holiday and weekend join into one unbroken break.
- How many long weekends does France have in 2027?
- France has 7 long-weekend opportunities in 2027: 4 that need no leave and 3 that need one or two days off.