France Public Holidays 2028
France has 11 public holiday dates in 2028.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 17 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Mon 1 May | Labor Day |
| Mon 8 May | Victory Day |
| Thu 25 May | Ascension Day |
| Mon 5 Jun | Pentecost Monday |
| Fri 14 Jul | National Day |
| Tue 15 Aug | Assumption Day |
| Wed 1 Nov | All Saints' Day |
| Sat 11 Nov | Armistice Day |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
2028 holiday calendar — France
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
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April
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June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in France in 2028
Best use of leave in 2028: take Fri 26 May off around Ascension Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 25 – Sun 28 May).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days off | Sat 15 – Mon 17 Apr | No leave needed | Easter Monday |
| 3 days off | Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May | No leave needed | Labor Day |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 29 Apr – Mon 8 May | Tue 2 – Fri 5 May | Labor Day, Victory Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 6 – Mon 8 May | No leave needed | Victory Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 25 – Sun 28 May | Fri 26 May | Ascension Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 3 – Mon 5 Jun | No leave needed | Pentecost Monday |
| 3 days off | Fri 14 – Sun 16 Jul | No leave needed | National Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Sat 12 – Tue 15 Aug | Mon 14 Aug | Assumption Day |
| 2 days leave → 5 days off | Sat 28 Oct – Wed 1 Nov | Mon 30 – Tue 31 Oct | All Saints' Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 23 – Mon 25 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
France holidays in 2028 at a glance
France has 11 public holiday dates in 2028, from Sat 1 Jan to Mon 25 Dec. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with France public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2028.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does France have in 2028?
- 11 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2028 dates official?
- Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Service-Public.fr – Jours fériés · python-holidays – open holiday rules