France bridge days 2027: the best days to book off
The best trade in 2027: book 1 day (Fri 7 May) for 4 days off in a row, Thu 6 May to Sun 9 May. With 10 days of leave you can get 22 days off across 4 breaks, booking only 8 of them.
Still ahead in 2026
- Sat 7 Nov to Wed 11 Nov: 5 days off for 2 days booked (Mon 9 Nov, Tue 10 Nov).
- Fri 25 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027: 10 days off for 4 days booked (Mon 28 Dec, Tue 29 Dec, Wed 30 Dec, Thu 31 Dec).
Every bridge day in 2027, ranked
Ranked by days off per day booked, for France. Weekends are Saturday and Sunday, and a bridge is at most 4 workdays long.
| Dates off | Days to book | Days off in a row | Holiday it joins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May | 1: Fri 7 May | 4 | Ascension Day, Victory in Europe Day |
| Thu 11 Nov – Sun 14 Nov | 1: Fri 12 Nov | 4 | Armistice Day |
| Sat 10 Jul – Wed 14 Jul | 2: Mon 12 Jul, Tue 13 Jul | 5 | Bastille Day |
| Wed 14 Jul – Sun 18 Jul | 2: Thu 15 Jul, Fri 16 Jul | 5 | Bastille Day |
| Sat 27 Mar – Sun 4 Apr | 4: Tue 30 Mar, Wed 31 Mar, Thu 1 Apr, Fri 2 Apr | 9 | Easter Monday |
| Sat 15 May – Sun 23 May | 4: Tue 18 May, Wed 19 May, Thu 20 May, Fri 21 May | 9 | Whit Monday |
| Sat 30 Oct – Sun 7 Nov | 4: Tue 2 Nov, Wed 3 Nov, Thu 4 Nov, Fri 5 Nov | 9 | All Saints' Day |
| Sat 1 May – Thu 6 May | 3: Mon 3 May, Tue 4 May, Wed 5 May | 6 | Labour Day, Ascension Day |
| Sat 6 Nov – Thu 11 Nov | 3: Mon 8 Nov, Tue 9 Nov, Wed 10 Nov | 6 | Armistice Day |
Plan it for your leave budget
from just 8 of your 10 paid days, across 4 breaks in 2027.
- 9Sat 27 Mar – Sun 4 Apr
9 consecutive days off. Book 4: Tue 30 Mar, Wed 31 Mar, Thu 1 Apr, Fri 2 Apr.
- 4Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May
4 consecutive days off. Book 1: Fri 7 May.
- 5Sat 10 Jul – Wed 14 Jul
5 consecutive days off. Book 2: Mon 12 Jul, Tue 13 Jul.
- 4Thu 11 Nov – Sun 14 Nov
4 consecutive days off. Book 1: Fri 12 Nov.
Public holidays from Nager.Date (UK: GOV.UK), national holidays plus the region you pick. Weekends assumed Saturday and Sunday. Suggestions only; check your employer's rules.
France public holidays in 2027
In France, 4 public holidays in 2027 fall on a Monday or Friday, giving a long weekend with no leave booked.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day | National |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day | National |
| 6 May | Thu | Ascension Day | National |
| 8 May | Sat | Victory in Europe Day | National |
| 17 May | Mon | Whit Monday | National |
| 14 Jul | Wed | Bastille Day | National |
| 15 Aug | Sun | Assumption Day | National |
| 1 Nov | Mon | All Saints' Day | National |
| 11 Nov | Thu | Armistice Day | National |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day | National |
Questions
- What are the best bridge days in France in 2027?
- Thu 6 May to Sun 9 May: book 1 day (Fri 7 May) for 4 days off. Thu 11 Nov to Sun 14 Nov: book 1 day (Fri 12 Nov) for 4 days off. Sat 10 Jul to Wed 14 Jul: book 2 days (Mon 12 Jul, Tue 13 Jul) for 5 days off.
- How many public holidays does France have in 2027?
- France has 11 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2027.
- Which France public holidays in 2027 give a long weekend without booking leave?
- In France, 4 fall on a Monday or Friday: New Year's Day (Fri 1 Jan), Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar), Whit Monday (Mon 17 May), All Saints' Day (Mon 1 Nov).
Before you book
Check which regional holidays your employer observes before booking.
Holiday dates: Nager.Date. Weekends assumed Saturday and Sunday.