Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2028 annual leave in France
France’s 2028 public holidays create 9 long-weekend opportunities — 6 free, 3with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in France, 2028
- Lundi de Pâques — 2028-04-17 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Fête du Travail — 2028-05-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Victoire 1945 — 2028-05-08 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lundi de Pentecôte — 2028-06-05 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Fête nationale — 2028-07-14 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Noël — 2028-12-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Ascension — 2028-05-25 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Assomption — 2028-08-15 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Toussaint — 2028-11-01 (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.