Best Days to Take Leave in France 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Jan 4 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Fri, Mar 26 to get 4 days off from Mar 26 to Mar 29. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Easter Monday.
- Take Tue, Mar 30 to get 4 days off from Mar 27 to Mar 30. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Easter Monday.
- Take Fri, May 7 to get 4 days off from May 6 to May 9. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Ascension Day, Victory in Europe Day.
- Take Fri, May 14 to get 4 days off from May 14 to May 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Whit Monday.
France 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 6 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2027-01-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Easter Monday (2027-03-29, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Ascension Day (2027-05-06, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Whit Monday (2027-05-17, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- All Saints' Day (2027-11-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Armistice Day (2027-11-11, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
France Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2027-01-01) | Fri | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 29 (2027-03-29) | Mon | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 (2027-05-01) | Sat | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 6 (2027-05-06) | Thu | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| May 8 (2027-05-08) | Sat | Victory in Europe Day | Public Holiday |
| May 17 (2027-05-17) | Mon | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| Jul 14 (2027-07-14) | Wed | Bastille Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 15 (2027-08-15) | Sun | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| Nov 1 (2027-11-01) | Mon | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| Nov 11 (2027-11-11) | Thu | Armistice Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 (2027-12-25) | Sat | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
About France Holidays & Observances
France observes 11 statutory public holidays (jours fériés), renowned for 'faire le pont' bridge days to create 4-day vacation getaways. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.