French Long Weekends
Long weekends in May 2026 in France
Plan your time off around May 2026 public holidays in France. See which holidays create three-day or longer weekends.
4
Long weekends
13
Total days off
4
Public holidays
| Holiday | Weekend range | Days | PTO needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Day (Fête du Travail) | Friday, May 1, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Victory in Europe Day (Victoire 1945) | Friday, May 8, 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Ascension Day (Ascension) | Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) | Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Monday, May 25, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
May 2026
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
26
27
28
29
30
1Labour Day
2
3
4
5
6
7
8Victory in Europe Day
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10
11
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13
14Ascension Day
15
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21
22
23
24
25Whit Monday
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
- May 1Labour Day (Fête du Travail)
- May 8Victory in Europe Day (Victoire 1945)
- May 14Ascension Day (Ascension)
- May 25Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)
Source basis: Service-Public.fr — jours fériés. Last updated: June 2026.
Disclaimer: Long weekend dates are based on official government sources. Observed dates may vary by region or employer. Always verify important travel or leave dates with the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
- Are there any long weekends in May 2026 in France?
- Yes, there are 4 long weekends in May 2026 in France, based on official public holidays.
- What counts as a long weekend?
- A long weekend is when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday, creating three or more consecutive days off. Some long weekends span four days when holidays align with existing weekend days.
- How many days off can I get in May 2026 with long weekends in France?
- The long weekends in May 2026 give you 13 total days off, including weekends. You get 4 extended breaks without using extra PTO.