Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2029 annual leave in France
France’s 2029 public holidays create 9 long-weekend opportunities — 3 free, 6with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in France, 2029
- Jour de l'an — 2029-01-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lundi de Pâques — 2029-04-02 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lundi de Pentecôte — 2029-05-21 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Fête du Travail — 2029-05-01 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Victoire 1945 — 2029-05-08 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Ascension — 2029-05-10 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Toussaint — 2029-11-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Noël — 2029-12-25 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Assomption — 2029-08-15 (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.