How many public holidays are there in France?

France has 11 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.

What is a bridge day?

A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.

How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?

Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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🇫🇷 France public holidays

All public holidays in France with long weekends, bridge days and one-click calendar subscriptions.

44 public holidays2025–202811 long weekends in 2028

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Long weekends in 2028

Each row shows a holiday run and how many days of leave turn it into a longer break.

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Easter Monday

15–17 Apr 2028

3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days

5days off

Labour Day

29 Apr – 1 May 2028

3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days

5days off

Victory in Europe Day

6–8 May 2028

3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days

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France public holidays 2028

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2028	Saturday	New Year's Day
17 Apr 2028	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May 2028	Monday	Labour Day
8 May 2028	Monday	Victory in Europe Day
25 May 2028	Thursday	Ascension Day
5 Jun 2028	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul 2028	Friday	Bastille Day
15 Aug 2028	Tuesday	Assumption Day
1 Nov 2028	Wednesday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov 2028	Saturday	Armistice Day
25 Dec 2028	Monday	Christmas Day

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France public holidays 2027

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2027	Friday	New Year's Day
29 Mar 2027	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May 2027	Saturday	Labour Day
6 May 2027	Thursday	Ascension Day
8 May 2027	Saturday	Victory in Europe Day
17 May 2027	Monday	Whit Monday
14 Jul 2027	Wednesday	Bastille Day
15 Aug 2027	Sunday	Assumption Day
1 Nov 2027	Monday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov 2027	Thursday	Armistice Day
25 Dec 2027	Saturday	Christmas Day

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France 2028 (.ics)

France 2027 (.ics)

Official source: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2405 · checked 2026-11-03 · Alsace-Moselle has two extra holidays.

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FAQ

How many public holidays are there in France?: France has 11 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.
What is a bridge day?: A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.
How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?: Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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