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How to maximise annual leave in France in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 36 days off in France in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in France, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 5 | Mon 4 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 27 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 30 Mar – Fri 2 Apr | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 3 – Wed 5 May, Fri 7 May | Labour Day, Ascension Day, Victory Day |
| 15 May 2027 – 23 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 18 – Fri 21 May | Whit Monday |
| 10 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 12 – Tue 13 Jul, Thu 15 – Fri 16 Jul | Bastille Day |
| 7 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 9 – Fri 13 Aug | Assumption |
| 30 Oct 2027 – 7 Nov 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 2 – Fri 5 Nov | All Saints' Day |
| 11 Nov 2027 – 21 Nov 2027 | 11 for 6 | Fri 12 Nov, Mon 15 – Fri 19 Nov | Armistice Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in France, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 26 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 4 | Fri 26 Mar | Easter Monday |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Apr | Labour Day |
| 6 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 7 May | Ascension Day, Victory Day |
| 14 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 14 May | Whit Monday |
| 13 Jul 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 | 2 | Tue 13 Jul | Bastille Day |
| 13 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | 3 | Fri 13 Aug | Assumption |
| 29 Oct 2027 – 1 Nov 2027 | 4 | Fri 29 Oct | All Saints' Day |
| 11 Nov 2027 – 14 Nov 2027 | 4 | Fri 12 Nov | Armistice Day |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 3 | Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 8 leave days give 18 days off across2 breaks of nine days or more:
- 27 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027: 9 days off, book Tue 30 Mar – Fri 2 Apr
- 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 3 – Wed 5 May, Fri 7 May
See also: France business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to France holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in France in 2027?
Up to 36 days off, by using the leave on 10 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in France in 2027?
27 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027: 9 days off for 4 leave days, around Easter Monday.
How many long weekends can I make in France in 2027?
11 long weekends cost just one leave day each.