France has 8 potential long weekends in 2026, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 5 natural 3-day weekends and 3 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jour de l'an
Jan 1, 2026 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
Apr 6, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
Fête du Travail
May 1, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Victory in Europe Day
Victoire 1945
May 8, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Ascension Day
Ascension
May 14, 2026 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Whit Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte
May 25, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Bastille Day
Fête nationale
Jul 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Noël
Dec 25, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
8 long weekend opportunities France 2026
Last updated: April 1, 2026