🇫🇷 Long Weekends in France 2024
17
Opportunities
11
Public Holidays
12
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
42
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2024, France has 5 free long weekends and 12 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Assumption of Mary for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
Assumption of Mary
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
New Year's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Easter Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Whit Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
All Saints' Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Armistice Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Christmas Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Labor Day
Take 5 PTO → Get 12 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Easter Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Assumption of Mary
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
All Saints' Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Armistice Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 5 natural long weekends — 15 days off with no PTO needed!
15 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Assumption of Mary (Aug 15–18) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around Christmas Day (Dec 21–25) and enjoy 5 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 5 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 5 days off around Labor Day (May 01–12) for a 12-day vacation.
Take 5 PTO days → Get 12 days off