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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–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.

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.