When is Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2026 is on Fri 1 May 2026.
- 2027Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2027 is on Sat 1 May 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).
International Workers' Day (Fête du Travail). It is a public holiday everywhere in France.
Labour Day (Fête du Travail) on the calendar
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The best break around Labour Day (Fête du Travail)
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Labour DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 30 Apr – Sun 3 May 2026Book offThu 30 Apr 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Labour DayBook 1 day offGet 3 days off in a rowDatesFri 30 Apr – Sun 2 May 2027Book offFri 30 Apr 2027Value3× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Labour Day (Fête du Travail) a public holiday in France?
Yes. Labour Day (Fête du Travail) is a public holiday everywhere in France.
What day is Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2026?
Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2026 is on Fri 1 May 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2026?
Book off Thu 30 Apr (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 30 Apr – Sun 3 May 2026.
What day is Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2027?
Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2027 is on Sat 1 May 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).
How can I get the most days off around Labour Day (Fête du Travail) 2027?
Book off Fri 30 Apr (1 day of leave) to get 3 days off in a row, Fri 30 Apr – Sun 2 May 2027.
Other France holidays
New Year's Day (Jour de l'an)Good Friday (Vendredi saint)Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques)Labour Day (Fête du Travail)Victory in Europe Day (Victoire)Ascension Day (Ascension)Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)Bastille Day (Fête nationale)Assumption Day (Assomption)All Saints' Day (Toussaint)Armistice Day (Armistice)Christmas Day (Noël)St. Stephen's Day (2ème jour de Noël)
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