France 2027 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
11 daysPublic holidays
4 Breaks of 3+ days
3 daysLongest break（Jan 1 – Jan 3）
0 daysMake-up workdays
This year includes projected or provisional dates that are not yet officially confirmed.
Long weekends in 2027
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (Fri) – Jan 3 (Sun) | 3 days | New Year's Day | View month |
| Mar 27 (Sat) – Mar 29 (Mon) | 3 days | Easter Monday | View month |
| May 15 (Sat) – May 17 (Mon) | 3 days | Whit Monday | View month |
| Oct 30 (Sat) – Nov 1 (Mon) | 3 days | All Saints' Day | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2027
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take Dec 31 → 4-day break (Dec 31 – Jan 3)
- Take leave Take Mar 26 → 4-day break (Mar 26 – Mar 29)
- Take leave Take May 14 → 4-day break (May 14 – May 17)
- Take leave Take Oct 29 → 4-day break (Oct 29 – Nov 1)
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Sat | Labour Day |
| May 6 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| May 8 | Sat | Victory in Europe Day |
| May 17 | Mon | Whit Monday |
| Jul 14 | Wed | Bastille Day |
| Aug 15 | Sun | Assumption of Mary |
| Nov 1 | Mon | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 11 | Thu | Armistice Day |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day |
Make-up workdays in 2027
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2027?
11 public holidays in total, forming 4 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2027?
The longest break runs Jan 1 to Jan 3, 3 days in total (New Year's Day).
Are there make-up workdays in 2027?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2027.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2027?
One of the best: take Dec 31 (1 day(s)) to stretch into a 4-day break from Dec 31 to Jan 3. See the leave planner above.