France has 7 potential long weekends in 2012, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 2 natural 3-day weekends and 5 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
Apr 9, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
Fête du Travail
May 1, 2012 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Victory in Europe Day
Victoire 1945
May 8, 2012 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Ascension Day
Ascension
May 17, 2012 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Whit Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte
May 28, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
All Saints' Day
Toussaint
Nov 1, 2012 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Noël
Dec 25, 2012 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
7 long weekend opportunities France 2012
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026