Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2020 annual leave in France
France’s 2020 public holidays create 9 long-weekend opportunities — 5 free, 4with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in France, 2020
- Lundi de Pâques — 2020-04-13 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Fête du Travail — 2020-05-01 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Victoire 1945 — 2020-05-08 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lundi de Pentecôte — 2020-06-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Noël — 2020-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Ascension — 2020-05-21 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Fête nationale — 2020-07-14 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Jour de l'an — 2020-01-01 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
- Armistice 1918 — 2020-11-11 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.