🇫🇷 Long Weekends in France 2028
16
Opportunities
11
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
38
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2028, France has 4 free long weekends and 12 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Ascension Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
Ascension Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Assumption of Mary
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Easter Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Whit Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
National Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
All Saints' Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
All Saints' Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Easter Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ascension Day
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
Assumption of Mary
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
All Saints' 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 4 natural long weekends — 12 days off with no PTO needed!
12 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Ascension Day (May 25–28) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around All Saints' Day (Oct 28–Nov 01) and enjoy 5 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 5 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Labor Day (Apr 29–May 08) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off