FrancevsSpain
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
6
Only France
5
Only Spain
What the numbers say
In 2026, France has 11 nationwide public holidays and Spain has 10, so France gets 1 more day off. They line up on 5 dates, including Jour de l'an, Fête du Travail, Assomption and Toussaint.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: France has 9 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Spain (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, France offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Spain offers 4 and 3. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is May in France and December in Spain.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only France
Spain is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Spain
France is working these days.