French Public Holidays 2027: Dates and Bridge Days
Updated: May 2026
2027 is a weekend-heavy year for French public holidays: four of the eleven jours fériés fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Here is the full list, the days you effectively lose, and where the remaining bridge days are.
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| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day — Jour de l'An | 1 January 2027 | Friday |
| Easter Monday — Lundi de Pâques | 29 March 2027 | Monday |
| Labour Day — Fête du Travail | 1 May 2027 | Saturday |
| Ascension Day — Ascension | 6 May 2027 | Thursday |
| Victory in Europe Day — Victoire 1945 | 8 May 2027 | Saturday |
| Whit Monday — Lundi de Pentecôte | 17 May 2027 | Monday |
| Bastille Day — Fête Nationale | 14 July 2027 | Wednesday |
| Assumption Day — Assomption | 15 August 2027 | Sunday |
| All Saints' Day — Toussaint | 1 November 2027 | Monday |
| Armistice Day — Armistice 1918 | 11 November 2027 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day — Noël | 25 December 2027 | Saturday |
Easter Sunday in 2027 is 28 March, which is why Easter Monday is 29 March, Ascension is 6 May and Whit Monday is 17 May.
Days off lost to the weekend in 2027
Because France does not shift holidays that land on a weekend, four jours fériés are "lost" in 2027:
- Labour Day — Saturday 1 May 2027.
- Victory Day — Saturday 8 May 2027.
- Assumption Day — Sunday 15 August 2027.
- Christmas Day — Saturday 25 December 2027.
That leaves only 7 holidays on a working weekday, making 2027 one of the less favourable years of the decade for employees.
Bridge days and long weekends in 2027
- New Year's Day (Friday 1 January) already gives a three-day weekend.
- Ascension (Thursday 6 May): book Friday 7 May off for a four-day weekend.
- All Saints' Day (Monday 1 November) gives an automatic long weekend.
- Armistice Day (Thursday 11 November): book Friday 12 November off for a four-day weekend.
Frequently asked questions
Why are there fewer days off in 2027?
The number of holidays does not change — there are always 11. But in 2027 four of them fall on a weekend, and France does not compensate with a replacement weekday, so the practical number of weekday days off drops.
When is Ascension in 2027?
Ascension Day is Thursday 6 May 2027. It is always 39 days after Easter Sunday and always falls on a Thursday, making it the easiest bridge day of the year.
Is Whit Monday a public holiday in 2027?
Yes, Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) is Monday 17 May 2027. It remains a public holiday although it is also the "journée de solidarité" reference day in some agreements.