Public holidays
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A bridge day is a workday between a public holiday and a weekend that you take off to create a longer break.
Maximize your days off with smart holiday bridging.
Public holidays 2026 - France
All key public holidays on one page with direct bridge-day planning context.
Open yearly plannerLast content review: 2026-02-05
Bridge days
5
Longest break
5 days in a row
Key public holidays this year
These public holidays are the source data used by this page.
January 1
New Year's Day
April 6
Easter Monday
May 1
Labour Day
May 8
Victory in Europe Day
May 14
Ascension Day
May 25
Whit Monday
July 14
Bastille Day
August 15
Assumption Day
November 1
All Saints' Day
November 11
Armistice Day
Top bridge-day opportunities
Suggestions with the highest potential for consecutive days off.
November 12
5 days in a row
January 2
4 days in a row
May 15
4 days in a row
July 13
4 days in a row
November 10
4 days in a row
Other themes for this year
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I use this themed page for vacation planning?
- Start with the highlights on this page, then open the yearly planner to select exact vacation days.
- Does the planner include regional holidays in France?
- By default it focuses on nationwide public holidays. Regional or state-only holidays can change your best bridge-day windows, so always verify local calendars.
- What happens if a public holiday falls on a weekend in France?
- The planner marks those dates, but in many systems they do not create an extra weekday off. Check local labor rules and employer policy for substitute days.
- Can I compare years to find the best bridge-day value?
- Yes. Open nearby years and compare the number of bridge opportunities and longest consecutive breaks before submitting leave requests.
- When should I request leave for high-demand bridge periods in 2026?
- As early as possible. Long-weekend windows around spring holidays and year-end periods are usually requested first.
Holiday source
This source is used for public holiday data for this country.
France public holidays (service-public.gouv.fr)Source: https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2405