Bridge days in France 2026 and 2027
Workdays that, taken as leave, join a French public holiday to a weekend or to another holiday. Each option uses 1 to 4 leave days and is ranked by days off per leave day.
What this counts
Nationwide public holidays of France only, and a Monday to Friday working week. Regional and local holidays are not included. The holiday list is on the France public holidays page.
France bridge days 2026
16 options in 2026, best value first.
Best value
- Take 1 day (Fri 2 Jan 2026) for at least 4 days off in a row, around Jour de l'an.
- Take 1 day (Fri 15 May 2026) for 4 days off in a row, around Ascension.
- Take 1 day (Mon 13 Jul 2026) for 4 days off in a row, around Fête nationale.
Every bridge in 2026
| Leave to take | Days off in a row | Public holidays | Days off per leave day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day Fri 2 Jan 2026 | At least 4 Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan 2026 | Jour de l'an (Thu 1 Jan) | 4 |
| 1 day Fri 15 May 2026 | 4 Thu 14 May to Sun 17 May 2026 | Ascension (Thu 14 May) | 4 |
| 1 day Mon 13 Jul 2026 | 4 Sat 11 Jul to Tue 14 Jul 2026 | Fête nationale (Tue 14 Jul) | 4 |
| 4 days Mon 4 May to Thu 7 May 2026 | 10 Fri 1 May to Sun 10 May 2026 | Fête du Travail (Fri 1 May), Victoire 1945 (Fri 8 May) | 2.5 |
| 4 days Mon 11 May to Wed 13 May and Fri 15 May 2026 | 10 Fri 8 May to Sun 17 May 2026 | Victoire 1945 (Fri 8 May), Ascension (Thu 14 May) | 2.5 |
| 4 days Mon 28 Dec to Thu 31 Dec 2026 | 10 Fri 25 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027 | Noël (Fri 25 Dec), Jour de l'an (Fri 1 Jan) | 2.5 |
| 2 days Mon 9 Nov to Tue 10 Nov 2026 | 5 Sat 7 Nov to Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Armistice 1918 (Wed 11 Nov) | 2.5 |
| 2 days Thu 12 Nov to Fri 13 Nov 2026 | 5 Wed 11 Nov to Sun 15 Nov 2026 | Armistice 1918 (Wed 11 Nov) | 2.5 |
| 3 days Mon 11 May to Wed 13 May 2026 | 7 Fri 8 May to Thu 14 May 2026 | Victoire 1945 (Fri 8 May), Ascension (Thu 14 May) | 2.33 |
| 4 days Tue 7 Apr to Fri 10 Apr 2026 | 9 Sat 4 Apr to Sun 12 Apr 2026 | Lundi de Pâques (Mon 6 Apr) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 27 Apr to Thu 30 Apr 2026 | 9 Sat 25 Apr to Sun 3 May 2026 | Fête du Travail (Fri 1 May) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Tue 26 May to Fri 29 May 2026 | 9 Sat 23 May to Sun 31 May 2026 | Lundi de Pentecôte (Mon 25 May) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 13 Jul and Wed 15 Jul to Fri 17 Jul 2026 | 9 Sat 11 Jul to Sun 19 Jul 2026 | Fête nationale (Tue 14 Jul) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 9 Nov to Tue 10 Nov and Thu 12 Nov to Fri 13 Nov 2026 | 9 Sat 7 Nov to Sun 15 Nov 2026 | Armistice 1918 (Wed 11 Nov) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 21 Dec to Thu 24 Dec 2026 | 9 Sat 19 Dec to Sun 27 Dec 2026 | Noël (Fri 25 Dec) | 2.25 |
| 3 days Wed 15 Jul to Fri 17 Jul 2026 | 6 Tue 14 Jul to Sun 19 Jul 2026 | Fête nationale (Tue 14 Jul) | 2 |
"At least": the break reaches a date outside the years we hold holidays for, so it may be longer.
France bridge days 2027
12 options in 2027, best value first.
Best value
- Take 1 day (Fri 7 May 2027) for 4 days off in a row, around Ascension and Victoire 1945.
- Take 1 day (Fri 12 Nov 2027) for 4 days off in a row, around Armistice 1918.
- Take 2 days (Mon 12 Jul to Tue 13 Jul 2027) for 5 days off in a row, around Fête nationale.
Every bridge in 2027
| Leave to take | Days off in a row | Public holidays | Days off per leave day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day Fri 7 May 2027 | 4 Thu 6 May to Sun 9 May 2027 | Ascension (Thu 6 May), Victoire 1945 (Sat 8 May) | 4 |
| 1 day Fri 12 Nov 2027 | 4 Thu 11 Nov to Sun 14 Nov 2027 | Armistice 1918 (Thu 11 Nov) | 4 |
| 2 days Mon 12 Jul to Tue 13 Jul 2027 | 5 Sat 10 Jul to Wed 14 Jul 2027 | Fête nationale (Wed 14 Jul) | 2.5 |
| 2 days Thu 15 Jul to Fri 16 Jul 2027 | 5 Wed 14 Jul to Sun 18 Jul 2027 | Fête nationale (Wed 14 Jul) | 2.5 |
| 4 days Tue 30 Mar to Fri 2 Apr 2027 | 9 Sat 27 Mar to Sun 4 Apr 2027 | Lundi de Pâques (Mon 29 Mar) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 3 May to Wed 5 May and Fri 7 May 2027 | 9 Sat 1 May to Sun 9 May 2027 | Fête du Travail (Sat 1 May), Ascension (Thu 6 May), Victoire 1945 (Sat 8 May) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Tue 18 May to Fri 21 May 2027 | 9 Sat 15 May to Sun 23 May 2027 | Lundi de Pentecôte (Mon 17 May) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 12 Jul to Tue 13 Jul and Thu 15 Jul to Fri 16 Jul 2027 | 9 Sat 10 Jul to Sun 18 Jul 2027 | Fête nationale (Wed 14 Jul) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Tue 2 Nov to Fri 5 Nov 2027 | 9 Sat 30 Oct to Sun 7 Nov 2027 | Toussaint (Mon 1 Nov) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 8 Nov to Wed 10 Nov and Fri 12 Nov 2027 | 9 Sat 6 Nov to Sun 14 Nov 2027 | Armistice 1918 (Thu 11 Nov) | 2.25 |
| 3 days Mon 3 May to Wed 5 May 2027 | 6 Sat 1 May to Thu 6 May 2027 | Fête du Travail (Sat 1 May), Ascension (Thu 6 May) | 2 |
| 3 days Mon 8 Nov to Wed 10 Nov 2027 | 6 Sat 6 Nov to Thu 11 Nov 2027 | Armistice 1918 (Thu 11 Nov) | 2 |
How the days are found
- A leave day is a Monday to Friday that is not a public holiday.
- A bridge is 1 to 4 leave days that fill the whole gap between two runs of days off, at least one of which includes a public holiday on a weekday. Taking the Friday before a Monday holiday only lengthens a long weekend, so it is not listed.
- Days off in a row counts every calendar day from the first day off to the last, weekends included. A bridge across New Year uses the next year's holidays.
- Best value first: most days off per leave day, then the longer break, then the earlier date.
- "At least" marks a break that reaches a date outside the years we hold holidays for. It may be longer.
Your contract, collective agreement or company calendar may give you more days off, or fewer. Check those before you book.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best bridge day in France in 2026?
Take 1 day (Fri 2 Jan 2026) for at least 4 days off in a row, around Jour de l'an. That is the best ratio of days off to leave days in 2026 on this page.
What is the best bridge day in France in 2027?
Take 1 day (Fri 7 May 2027) for 4 days off in a row, around Ascension and Victoire 1945. That is the best ratio of days off to leave days in 2027 on this page.
Which holidays and working days does this use?
The nationwide public holidays of France for 2026 and 2027, the same list as our France public holidays page, and a Monday to Friday working week. Regional and local holidays are not included.
Can SquadBear count French public holidays in leave requests?
Yes. When an admin adds a France holiday calendar, SquadBear prefills these nationwide holidays, and leave counted in working days (the default) skips them. Admins can add regional or company days to the calendar.
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