Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2021 annual leave in France
France’s 2021 public holidays create 7 long-weekend opportunities — 4 free, 3with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in France, 2021
- Jour de l'an — 2021-01-01 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lundi de Pâques — 2021-04-05 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lundi de Pentecôte — 2021-05-24 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Toussaint — 2021-11-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Ascension — 2021-05-13 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Armistice 1918 — 2021-11-11 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Fête nationale — 2021-07-14 (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.