Best Days to Take Leave in France 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Apr 7 to get 4 days off from Apr 7 to Apr 10. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Easter Monday.
- Take Tue, Apr 11 to get 4 days off from Apr 8 to Apr 11. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Easter Monday.
- Take Fri, Apr 28 to get 4 days off from Apr 28 to May 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
- Take Tue, May 2 to get 4 days off from Apr 29 to May 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
- Take Fri, May 5 to get 4 days off from May 5 to May 8. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Victory in Europe Day.
France 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 8 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Easter Monday (2028-04-10, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labour Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Victory in Europe Day (2028-05-08, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Ascension Day (2028-05-18, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Whit Monday (2028-05-29, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Bastille Day (2028-07-14, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Assumption of Mary (2028-08-15, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
France Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Apr 10 (2028-04-10) | Mon | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 8 (2028-05-08) | Mon | Victory in Europe Day | Public Holiday |
| May 18 (2028-05-18) | Thu | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| May 29 (2028-05-29) | Mon | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| Jul 14 (2028-07-14) | Fri | Bastille Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 15 (2028-08-15) | Tue | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| Nov 1 (2028-11-01) | Wed | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| Nov 11 (2028-11-11) | Sat | Armistice Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
About France Holidays & Observances
France observes 11 statutory public holidays (jours fériés), renowned for 'faire le pont' bridge days to create 4-day vacation getaways. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.