When is Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 2026 is on Mon 25 May 2026.
- 2027Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 2027 is on Mon 17 May 2027.
The day after Whit Sunday (Pentecost), so it is always a Monday. It is a public holiday everywhere in France.
Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
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The best break around Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Whit MondayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 22 May – Mon 25 May 2026Book offFri 22 May 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Whit MondayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 14 May – Mon 17 May 2027Book offFri 14 May 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) a public holiday in France?
Yes. Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) is a public holiday everywhere in France.
What day is Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 2026?
Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 2026 is on Mon 25 May 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 2026?
Book off Fri 22 May (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 22 May – Mon 25 May 2026.
What day is Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 2027?
Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 2027 is on Mon 17 May 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) 2027?
Book off Fri 14 May (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 14 May – Mon 17 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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