France Public Holidays (Jours Fériés) 2027 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 4 off.
Book off Mon 4 Jan and you're free from Fri 1 Jan to Mon 4 Jan. France has 11 public holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2027 at a glance
- New Year's Day Fri 1 Jan National
Book 1 day (Mon 4 Jan) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan)
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See this bridge- Easter Monday Mon 29 Mar National
Book 1 day (Fri 26 Mar) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar)
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See this bridge- Ascension Day Thu 6 May National
- Victory in Europe Day Sat 8 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 7 May) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May)
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See this bridge- Whit Monday Mon 17 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 14 May) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 14 May – Mon 17 May)
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See this bridge- Bastille Day Wed 14 Jul National
Book 2 days (Mon 12 Jul & Tue 13 Jul) get 5 days off in a row (Sat 10 Jul – Wed 14 Jul)
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See this bridge- All Saints' Day Mon 1 Nov National
Book 1 day (Fri 29 Oct) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 29 Oct – Mon 1 Nov)
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See this bridge- Armistice Day Thu 11 Nov National
Book 1 day (Fri 12 Nov) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 11 Nov – Sun 14 Nov)
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- 5 leave days 20 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days 36 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days 51 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days 66 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2027
Day-off calculations use national jours fériés. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 4 Jan
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan
Easter Monday
Book off: Fri 26 Mar
Book off: Mon 22 Mar – Fri 26 Mar
Labour Day & Ascension Day & Victory in Europe Day
Book off: Fri 7 May
Book off: Fri 30 Apr – Fri 7 May
Victory in Europe Day & Whit Monday
Book off: Fri 14 May
Book off: Mon 10 May – Fri 14 May
Bastille Day
Book off: Mon 12 Jul & Tue 13 Jul
Book off: Fri 9 Jul – Fri 16 Jul
All Saints' Day
Book off: Fri 29 Oct
Book off: Mon 25 Oct – Fri 29 Oct
Armistice Day
Book off: Fri 12 Nov
Book off: Fri 5 Nov – Fri 12 Nov
All France public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) | National |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday (Vendredi saint) | Regional: Alsace-Moselle |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques) | National |
| Sat 1 May 2027 weekend | Labour Day (Fête du Travail) | National |
| Thu 6 May 2027 | Ascension Day (Ascension) | National |
| Sat 8 May 2027 weekend | Victory in Europe Day (Victoire 1945) | National |
| Mon 17 May 2027 | Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) | National |
| Wed 14 Jul 2027 | Bastille Day (Fête nationale) | National |
| Sun 15 Aug 2027 weekend | Assumption Day (Assomption) | National |
| Mon 1 Nov 2027 | All Saints' Day (Toussaint) | National |
| Thu 11 Nov 2027 | Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) | National |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 weekend | Christmas Day (Noël) | National |
| Sun 26 Dec 2027 weekend | St. Stephen's Day (2ème jour de Noël) | Regional: Alsace-Moselle |
Dates are the official observed days off (substitute days included where the source lists them).
FAQ
How many public holidays does France have in 2027?
There are 11 national public holidays in France in 2027, plus 2 regional holidays.
How can I get the longest break in France in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan (5 leave days) for 10 days off in a row, Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Sun 10 Jan 2027.
What is the best bridge day in France in 2027?
Book off Mon 4 Jan (1 leave day) to get 4 consecutive days off from Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Mon 4 Jan 2027.