France has 7 potential long weekends in 2024, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 5 natural 3-day weekends and 2 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jour de l'an
Jan 1, 2024 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
Apr 1, 2024 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Ascension Day
Ascension
May 9, 2024 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Whit Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte
May 20, 2024 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Assumption Day
Assomption
Aug 15, 2024 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
All Saints' Day
Toussaint
Nov 1, 2024 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Armistice Day
Armistice 1918
Nov 11, 2024 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
7 long weekend opportunities France 2024
Last updated: April 1, 2026