France Long Weekends 2026
Use this 2026 long weekend planner for France to spot public holidays that create three-day weekends and extended breaks.
What is the next long weekend in France?
The next long weekend in France runs from December 25, 2026 to December 27, 2026 for 3 days, around Christmas Day. Verified jurisdiction: France private-sector statutory holidays.
Turn leave days into longer breaks
Use public holidays and weekends together to get more days away with fewer leave days.
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: January 1, 2026 - January 4, 2026. Book leave: January 2, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: April 3, 2026 - April 6, 2026. Book leave: April 3, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: April 30, 2026 - May 3, 2026. Book leave: April 30, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: May 7, 2026 - May 10, 2026. Book leave: May 7, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: May 14, 2026 - May 17, 2026. Book leave: May 15, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: May 22, 2026 - May 25, 2026. Book leave: May 22, 2026
- April 4, 2026 - April 6, 2026: Easter Monday
- May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026: Labour Day
- May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026: Victory in Europe Day
- May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026: Whit Monday
- December 25, 2026 - December 27, 2026: Christmas Day
FAQ
- How many long weekends are there in France in 2026?
- France has 5 long weekends in 2026 based on public holidays that connect with Saturday or Sunday.
- What is the next long weekend in France?
- The next long weekend in France runs from December 25, 2026 to December 27, 2026 for 3 days, around Christmas Day. Verified jurisdiction: France private-sector statutory holidays.