🇫🇷 Long Weekends in France 2026
13
Opportunities
11
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
30
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, France has 3 free long weekends and 10 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around New Year's Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
New Year's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
National Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Easter Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Whit Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Armistice Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Armistice Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Easter Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
National 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 3 natural long weekends — 9 days off with no PTO needed!
9 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around Armistice Day (Nov 07–11) and enjoy 5 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 5 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around New Year's Day (Dec 27–Jan 04) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off