France has 11 public holidays in 2027; 7 of them fall on a working day, which leaves 254 working days in the year. The first is New Year's Day on January 1 and the last is Christmas Day on December 25.
Three or more days off in a row, counting weekends:
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
March 27 – March 29 (3 days): Easter Monday
May 15 – May 17 (3 days): Whit Monday
October 30 – November 1 (3 days): All Saints' Day
Working days per month in 2027
Weekdays minus public holidays that fall on a working day.
Month
Working days
Holidays on working days
January
20
1
February
20
March
22
1
April
22
May
19
2
June
22
July
21
1
August
22
September
22
October
21
November
20
2
December
23
Total
254
7
Notes
Alsace-Moselle has two extra days.
Nationwide public holidays only; regional or local holidays are not included. When a holiday falls on a weekend and the law moves the day off, both dates are shown.
Common questions
How many public holidays does France have in 2027?
11 nationwide public holidays, of which 7 fall on a working day (254 working days in total).
What is the first long weekend in France in 2027?
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Labour Day, Victory Day, Assumption of Mary, Christmas Day.