Thu, Jan 1–Sun, Jan 4, 2026
Take Fri, Jan 2 offLong weekends in France 2026
Find practical 2026 holiday breaks using France’s usual weekend and national public holidays.
Best holiday breaks
Fri, Apr 3–Mon, Apr 6, 2026
Take Fri, Apr 3 offThu, Apr 30–Sun, May 3, 2026
Take Thu, Apr 30 offThu, May 7–Sun, May 10, 2026
Take Thu, May 7 offThu, May 14–Sun, May 17, 2026
Take Fri, May 15 offFri, May 22–Mon, May 25, 2026
Take Fri, May 22 offSat, Jul 11–Tue, Jul 14, 2026
Take Mon, Jul 13 offThu, Dec 24–Sun, Dec 27, 2026
Take Thu, Dec 24 offLocal calculation
The calculation uses Saturday and Sunday as the normal weekend. The national list covers metropolitan public holidays. Alsace-Moselle and overseas territories can have additional local holidays, and employer closure rules should be confirmed separately.
Plan with the exact date
Use a dated conversion for international meetings, particularly around European and North American daylight-saving changes.
Source and coverage
Official annual calendar checked. General metropolitan-France calendar; Alsace-Moselle and overseas additions are omitted.
Primary source: Service-Public.fr legal holiday calendar. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.
Frequently asked questions
How are France long weekends calculated?
The tool combines national holidays with the standard Saturday and Sunday weekend and shows breaks needing no more than one leave day.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national dates are used for the automatic suggestions. Regional and municipal holidays can create additional local opportunities.
Does a suggested leave day guarantee time off?
No. Employment agreements, business schedules and local rules determine whether leave is available.