France has 8 potential long weekends in 2028, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 6 natural 3-day weekends and 2 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
Apr 17, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
Fête du Travail
May 1, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Victory in Europe Day
Victoire 1945
May 8, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Ascension Day
Ascension
May 25, 2028 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Whit Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte
Jun 5, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Bastille Day
Fête nationale
Jul 14, 2028 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Assumption Day
Assomption
Aug 15, 2028 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Noël
Dec 25, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
8 long weekend opportunities France 2028
Last updated: April 1, 2026