Public holidays · Other · 2027
French Polynesia Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in French Polynesia
French Polynesia has 16 national public holidays in 2027. 9 of them fall on a weekday and 7 on a weekend. There are 5 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
French Polynesia public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | Jour de l'An | Public holiday | |
| Missionary Day | Arrivée de l'Evangile | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Vendredi Saint | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Easter Sunday | Pâques | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Fête du Travail | Public holiday |
| Ascension Day | Ascension | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Victory Day | Fête de la Victoire | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Pentecost | Pentecôte | Public holiday |
| Whit Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte | Public holiday | |
| National Day | National Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Assumption Day | Assomption | Public holiday |
| All Saints' Day | Toussaint | Public holiday | |
| Armistice Day | Armistice | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Matari'i | Matari'i | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Noël | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
French Polynesia holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
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Long weekends in French Polynesia 2027
5 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
3days
Fri 5 Mar – Sun 7 Mar
No leave needed
4days
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
No leave needed
4days
Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May
Take off Fri 7 May
3days
Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May
No leave needed
3days
Sat 30 Oct – Mon 1 Nov
No leave needed
4days
Thu 11 Nov – Sun 14 Nov
Take off Fri 12 Nov
Frequently asked questions about holidays in French Polynesia
How many public holidays does French Polynesia have in 2027?
16 national public holidays. That ranks French Polynesia #33 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in French Polynesia in 2027?
5 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 7 May) for 4 days in a row from 6 May.
Which French Polynesia public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Easter Sunday (Sun 28 Mar), Labour Day (Sat 1 May), Victory Day (Sat 8 May), Pentecost (Sun 16 May), Assumption Day (Sun 15 Aug), Matari'i (Sat 20 Nov) and Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in French Polynesia?
May, with 5 national holidays: Labour Day, Ascension Day, Victory Day, Pentecost and Whit Monday.