France 2026 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
11 daysPublic holidays
5 Breaks of 3+ days
3 daysLongest break（Apr 4 – Apr 6）
0 daysMake-up workdays
Long weekends in 2026
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4 (Sat) – Apr 6 (Mon) | 3 days | Easter Monday | View month |
| May 1 (Fri) – May 3 (Sun) | 3 days | Labour Day | View month |
| May 8 (Fri) – May 10 (Sun) | 3 days | Victory in Europe Day | View month |
| May 23 (Sat) – May 25 (Mon) | 3 days | Whit Monday | View month |
| Dec 25 (Fri) – Dec 27 (Sun) | 3 days | Christmas Day | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2026
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take Jan 2 → 4-day break (Jan 1 – Jan 4)
- Take leave Take Apr 3 → 4-day break (Apr 3 – Apr 6)
- Take leave Take Apr 30 → 4-day break (Apr 30 – May 3)
- Take leave Take Jul 13 → 4-day break (Jul 11 – Jul 14)
- Take leave Take Dec 24 → 4-day break (Dec 24 – Dec 27)
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Fri | Labour Day |
| May 8 | Fri | Victory in Europe Day |
| May 14 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Mon | Whit Monday |
| Jul 14 | Tue | Bastille Day |
| Aug 15 | Sat | Assumption of Mary |
| Nov 1 | Sun | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Armistice Day |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day |
Make-up workdays in 2026
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2026?
11 public holidays in total, forming 5 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2026?
The longest break runs Apr 4 to Apr 6, 3 days in total (Easter Monday).
Are there make-up workdays in 2026?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2026.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2026?
One of the best: take Jan 2 (1 day(s)) to stretch into a 4-day break from Jan 1 to Jan 4. See the leave planner above.