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Working days 2028

In 2028 France has a total of 251 working days.

France has 251 working days in 2028 — 3 fewer than in 2027 (254).

How many working days are there in 2028?

Working days

251

Public holidays

11

9 on weekdays

Other weekday holidays

0

Quarterly breakdown

Q1

January–March

65

0 holidays

Q2

April–June

60

5 holidays

Q3

July–September

63

2 holidays

Q4

October–December

63

2 holidays

Working weeks: ~50vs 2027: -3

Most: March (23 days) – Least: April (19 days)

Monthly breakdown

January

  • Working days:21
  • Public holidays:0
  • Other weekday holidays:0

Holidays impacting working days

  • 01. Nouvel An (SAT)

February

  • Working days:21
  • Public holidays:0
  • Other weekday holidays:0

March

  • Working days:23
  • Public holidays:0
  • Other weekday holidays:0

April

  • Working days:19
  • Public holidays:1
  • Other weekday holidays:0

Holidays impacting working days

  • 17. Lundi de Pâques (MON)

May

  • Working days:20
  • Public holidays:3
  • Other weekday holidays:0

Holidays impacting working days

  • 01. Fête du travail (MON)
  • 08. Fête de la Victoire 1945 (MON)
  • 25. Ascension (THU)

June

  • Working days:21
  • Public holidays:1
  • Other weekday holidays:0

Holidays impacting working days

  • 05. Lundi de Pentecôte (MON)

July

  • Working days:20
  • Public holidays:1
  • Other weekday holidays:0

Holidays impacting working days

  • 14. Fête Nationale de la France (FRI)

August

  • Working days:22
  • Public holidays:1
  • Other weekday holidays:0

Holidays impacting working days

  • 15. Assomption (TUE)

September

  • Working days:21
  • Public holidays:0
  • Other weekday holidays:0

October

  • Working days:22
  • Public holidays:0
  • Other weekday holidays:0

November

  • Working days:21
  • Public holidays:1
  • Other weekday holidays:0

Holidays impacting working days

  • 01. Toussaint (WED)
  • 11. Armistice 1918 (SAT)

December

  • Working days:20
  • Public holidays:1
  • Other weekday holidays:0

Holidays impacting working days

  • 25. Noël (MON)

Public holidays in France 2028

All public holidays in France in 2028 and the weekday each falls on. 9 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 2 fall on a weekend.

DateHolidayImpact
Jan 1Nouvel AnOn weekend
Apr 17Lundi de PâquesDay off
May 1Fête du travailDay off
May 8Fête de la Victoire 1945Day off
May 25AscensionDay off
Jun 5Lundi de PentecôteDay off
Jul 14Fête Nationale de la FranceDay off
Aug 15AssomptionDay off
Nov 1ToussaintDay off
Nov 11Armistice 1918On weekend
Dec 25NoëlDay off

Long weekends in France 2028

How the 2028 public holidays line up for extended time off.

  • Lundi de Pâques: 3 days off in a row (Apr 15 – Apr 17) without taking any leave.
  • Fête du travail: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave.
  • Fête de la Victoire 1945: 3 days off in a row (May 6 – May 8) without taking any leave.
  • Lundi de Pentecôte: 3 days off in a row (Jun 3 – Jun 5) without taking any leave.
  • Fête Nationale de la France: 3 days off in a row (Jul 14 – Jul 16) without taking any leave.
  • Noël: 3 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 25) without taking any leave.
  • Take Friday Apr 14 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques.
  • Take Tuesday Apr 18 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques.

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Frequently asked questions

How many working days are there in France in 2028?

France has 251 working days in 2028: 366 calendar days minus 106 weekend days and 9 public holidays that fall on a weekday.

Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?

Yes — in 2028, 2 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.

Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2028?

Most working days: March (23). Fewest: April (19).

When are the long weekends in France in 2028?

Lundi de Pâques: 3 days off in a row (Apr 15 – Apr 17) without taking any leave. Fête du travail: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave. Fête de la Victoire 1945: 3 days off in a row (May 6 – May 8) without taking any leave. Lundi de Pentecôte: 3 days off in a row (Jun 3 – Jun 5) without taking any leave. Fête Nationale de la France: 3 days off in a row (Jul 14 – Jul 16) without taking any leave. Noël: 3 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 25) without taking any leave. Take Friday Apr 14 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques. Take Tuesday Apr 18 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques.

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