Public holidays · 2026
Long weekends in France 2026
France has 5 long weekends in 2026: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Sat, 4 Apr – Mon, 6 Apr
3 days offEaster Monday
Fri, 1 May – Sun, 3 May
3 days offLabor Day
Fri, 8 May – Sun, 10 May
3 days offVictory Day
Sat, 23 May – Mon, 25 May
3 days offPentecost Monday
Fri, 25 Dec – Sun, 27 Dec
3 days offChristmas Day
A long weekend here means at least three consecutive days off with no leave needed. To stretch a holiday into a longer break, see the bridge days.
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When are the long weekends in France in 2026?
5: Sat, 4 Apr – Mon, 6 Apr (Easter Monday); Fri, 1 May – Sun, 3 May (Labor Day); Fri, 8 May – Sun, 10 May (Victory Day); Sat, 23 May – Mon, 25 May (Pentecost Monday); Fri, 25 Dec – Sun, 27 Dec (Christmas Day).
Which is the longest long weekend in France in 2026?
Sat, 4 Apr – Mon, 6 Apr: 3 days off (Easter Monday).