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Bridge days France 2028
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France has 17 public holidays in 2028, 13 of them on working days. The strongest block: 3 vacation days from Tue, May 23 – Fri, May 26 give 9 consecutive days off (May 20 – May 28).
The best levers 2028
Six periods with the most time off per vacation day. Non-overlapping, sorted by factor.
| Consecutive time off | Book | Uses | Vacation → off | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 – Apr 17 | Fri, Apr 14 | Easter Monday | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| May 5 – May 8 | Fri, May 5 | Victory Day | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| Jun 2 – Jun 5 | Fri, Jun 2 | Pentecost Monday | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| Jul 13 – Jul 16 | Thu, Jul 13 | National Day | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| May 20 – May 28 | Tue, May 23 – Fri, May 26 | Abolition of slavery, Ascension Day | 3 → 9 | 3.0 |
| Apr 22 – May 1 | Mon, Apr 24 – Fri, Apr 28 | Abolition of slavery, Labour Day | 4 → 10 | 2.5 |
Public holidays France 2028
| Date | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day(falls on a weekend) | nationwide | |
| Easter Monday | nationwide | |
| Abolition of slavery | regional | |
| Labour Day | nationwide | |
| Victory Day | nationwide | |
| Abolition of slavery | regional | |
| Ascension Day | nationwide | |
| Abolition of slavery(falls on a weekend) | regional | |
| Pentecost Monday | nationwide | |
| Abolition of slavery(falls on a weekend) | regional | |
| National Day | nationwide | |
| Assumption Day | nationwide | |
| Abolition of slavery | regional | |
| All Saints Day | nationwide | |
| Armistice Day(falls on a weekend) | nationwide | |
| Abolition of slavery | regional | |
| Christmas Day | nationwide |
4 holidays fall on a weekend in 2028 and add no extra day off.
School holidays France 2028
No school holiday dates are available for France.
Frequently asked questions about France 2028
- How many public holidays does France have in 2028?
- France has 17 public holidays in 2028. 13 fall on a working day, 4 on a weekend.
- What is the best bridge day in France in 2028?
- Friday, April 28. One vacation day gives you 5 consecutive days off because Abolition of slavery, Labour Day sits in between.
- How many days off are possible with 30 vacation days in 2028?
- In France, 30 optimally placed vacation days yield 77 days off in 10 blocks. That is 27 days more than plain vacation.
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Data source: OpenHolidaysAPI, as of Sep 4, 2026. Please double-check company agreements, shift patterns and local holidays.