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Long weekends in France 2027

Find practical 2027 holiday breaks using France’s usual weekend and national public holidays.

Best holiday breaks

4-day breakNew Year's Day

Thu, Dec 31, 2026–Sun, Jan 3, 2027

Take Thu, Dec 31 off

4-day breakEaster Monday

Fri, Mar 26–Mon, Mar 29, 2027

Take Fri, Mar 26 off

4-day breakAscension Day

Thu, May 6–Sun, May 9, 2027

Take Fri, May 7 off

4-day breakWhit Monday

Fri, May 14–Mon, May 17, 2027

Take Fri, May 14 off

4-day breakAll Saints' Day

Fri, Oct 29–Mon, Nov 1, 2027

Take Fri, Oct 29 off

4-day breakArmistice Day

Thu, Nov 11–Sun, Nov 14, 2027

Take Fri, Nov 12 off

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Local 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.

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.