Public holidays 2026 that fall on weekdays
Not all public holidays matter equally. Those falling on weekdays are the first ones to inspect if you are looking for a real bridge opportunity.
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Start with the examples and the highlighted cases. Once one situation looks close to yours, switch back to the planner to validate the exact dates.
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The holidays worth opening first
| Date | Holiday | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | Jour de l'an | Weekday |
| Monday 6 April 2026 | Lundi de Pâques | Weekday |
| Friday 1 May 2026 | Fête du Travail | Weekday |
| Friday 8 May 2026 | Victoire 1945 | Weekday |
| Thursday 14 May 2026 | Ascension | Weekday |
| Monday 25 May 2026 | Lundi de Pentecôte | Weekday |
| Tuesday 14 July 2026 | Fête nationale | Weekday |
| Wednesday 11 November 2026 | Armistice 1918 | Weekday |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Noël | Weekday |
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Why they matter more
WeekdayUseful bridge
A weekday holiday can extend a weekend or open a real break. By contrast, a holiday falling on Sunday often creates nothing on its own.
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