Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2026 annual leave in France
France’s 2026 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, 2026
- Lundi de Pâques — 2026-04-06 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Fête du Travail — 2026-05-01 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Victoire 1945 — 2026-05-08 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lundi de Pentecôte — 2026-05-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Noël — 2026-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Jour de l'an — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Ascension — 2026-05-14 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Fête nationale — 2026-07-14 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Armistice 1918 — 2026-11-11 (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.