France Public Holidays (Jours Fériés) 2026 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 4 off.
Book off Fri 2 Jan and you're free from Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan. France has 11 public holidays in 2026. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2026 at a glance
- New Year's Day Thu 1 Jan National
Book 1 day (Fri 2 Jan) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan)
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See this bridge- Easter Monday Mon 6 Apr National
Book 1 day (Fri 3 Apr) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Labour Day Fri 1 May National
Book 1 day (Thu 30 Apr) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 30 Apr – Sun 3 May)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Labour Day Fri 1 May National
- Victory in Europe Day Fri 8 May National
Book 4 days (Mon 4 May – Thu 7 May) get 10 days off in a row (Fri 1 May – Sun 10 May)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Victory in Europe Day Fri 8 May National
Book 1 day (Thu 7 May) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 7 May – Sun 10 May)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Victory in Europe Day Fri 8 May National
- Ascension Day Thu 14 May National
Book 4 days (Mon 11 May – Fri 15 May) get 10 days off in a row (Fri 8 May – Sun 17 May)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Ascension Day Thu 14 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 15 May) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 14 May – Sun 17 May)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Whit Monday Mon 25 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 22 May) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 22 May – Mon 25 May)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Bastille Day Tue 14 Jul National
Book 1 day (Mon 13 Jul) get 4 days off in a row (Sat 11 Jul – Tue 14 Jul)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Armistice Day Wed 11 Nov National
Book 2 days (Mon 9 Nov & Tue 10 Nov) get 5 days off in a row (Sat 7 Nov – Wed 11 Nov)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec National
Book 1 day (Thu 24 Dec) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec National
Book 4 days (Mon 28 Dec – Thu 31 Dec) get 10 days off in a row (Fri 25 Dec – Sun 3 Jan)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridgeBook 1 day (Thu 31 Dec) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridgePublic holidayBook this day offWeekend inside a break
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- 5 leave days 20 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days 39 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days 54 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days 69 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2026
Day-off calculations use national jours fériés. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day passed
Book off: Fri 2 Jan
Book off: Fri 2 Jan – Tue 6 Jan
Easter Monday passed
Book off: Fri 3 Apr
Book off: Mon 30 Mar – Fri 3 Apr
Labour Day passed
Book off: Thu 30 Apr
Book off: Fri 24 Apr – Thu 30 Apr
Labour Day & Victory in Europe Day passed
Book off: Mon 4 May – Thu 7 May
Book off: Thu 30 Apr – Thu 7 May
Victory in Europe Day passed
Book off: Thu 7 May
Book off: Tue 5 May – Thu 7 May
Victory in Europe Day & Ascension Day passed
Book off: Mon 11 May – Fri 15 May
Book off: Thu 7 May – Fri 15 May
Ascension Day passed
Book off: Fri 15 May
Book off: Tue 12 May – Fri 15 May
Whit Monday passed
Book off: Fri 22 May
Book off: Mon 18 May – Fri 22 May
Bastille Day passed
Book off: Mon 13 Jul
Book off: Fri 10 Jul – Fri 17 Jul
Armistice Day
Book off: Mon 9 Nov & Tue 10 Nov
Book off: Fri 6 Nov – Fri 13 Nov
Christmas Day
Book off: Thu 24 Dec
Book off: Fri 18 Dec – Thu 24 Dec
Christmas Day & New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 28 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
Book off: Thu 24 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
New Year's Day
Book off: Thu 31 Dec
Book off: Tue 29 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
All France public holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) | National |
| Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday (Vendredi saint) | Regional: Alsace-Moselle |
| Mon 6 Apr 2026 | Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques) | National |
| Fri 1 May 2026 | Labour Day (Fête du Travail) | National |
| Fri 8 May 2026 | Victory in Europe Day (Victoire 1945) | National |
| Thu 14 May 2026 | Ascension Day (Ascension) | National |
| Mon 25 May 2026 | Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) | National |
| Tue 14 Jul 2026 | Bastille Day (Fête nationale) | National |
| Sat 15 Aug 2026 weekend | Assumption Day (Assomption) | National |
| Sun 1 Nov 2026 weekend | All Saints' Day (Toussaint) | National |
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) | National |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day (Noël) | National |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 weekend | St. Stephen's Day (2ème jour de Noël) | Regional: Alsace-Moselle |
Dates are the official observed days off (substitute days included where the source lists them).
FAQ
How many public holidays does France have in 2026?
There are 11 national public holidays in France in 2026, plus 2 regional holidays.
How can I get the longest break in France in 2026 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Thu 30 Apr – Thu 7 May (5 leave days) for 11 days off in a row, Thu 30 Apr 2026 to Sun 10 May 2026.
What is the best bridge day in France in 2026?
Book off Fri 2 Jan (1 leave day) to get 4 consecutive days off from Thu 1 Jan 2026 to Sun 4 Jan 2026.