Public holidays in France 2027

11 nationwide public holidays and 17 regional or local holidays in 2027.

Nationwide holidays 2027

Long weekends and bridge days 2027

Based on nationwide holidays and the weekend in France (Saturday and Sunday). Regional, local and group holidays are not included.

Long weekends

• Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan · 3 days off
  New Year's Day
  Typically in Paris: high 8°C (46°F), low 3°C (37°F), rain on 47% of days
• Sat 27 Mar – Mon 29 Mar · 3 days off
  Easter Monday
  Typically in Paris: high 14°C (57°F), low 3°C (37°F), rain on 36% of days
• Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May · 3 days off
  Pentecost Monday
  Typically in Paris: high 19°C (66°F), low 8°C (46°F), rain on 43% of days
• Sat 30 Oct – Mon 1 Nov · 3 days off
  All Saints' Day
  Typically in Paris: high 15°C (59°F), low 7°C (45°F), rain on 46% of days

Bridge days

• Fri 7 May: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May)
  Ascension Day, Victory Day
  Typically in Paris: high 18°C (64°F), low 7°C (45°F), rain on 36% of days
• Fri 12 Nov: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Thu 11 Nov – Sun 14 Nov)
  Armistice Day
  Typically in Paris: high 13°C (55°F), low 5°C (41°F), rain on 33% of days

Leave planner 2027

Choose how many leave days you can take for one break. The planner finds the breaks that give the most days off in a row around nationwide holidays and weekends, and marks the leave days on the calendar below.

2027 calendar

Click working days on the calendar to choose your own leave days.

Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.