For employees and employers
Paid leave 2026: how many days?
Each month of actual work for the same employer gives entitlement to 2.5 working days of paid leave, i.e. 30 working days (5 weeks) for a full year.
Result
Explanation
Working days (jours ouvrables) run from Monday to Saturday. Converted into working days from Monday to Friday (jours ouvrés), 30 jours ouvrables correspond to 25 days. During non-occupational sick leave, accrual is limited to 2 days per month (Labour Code, L3141-3 et seq.).
Note: indication, not legal or employment advice
This calculation is an indication based on general statutory rules and the amounts published for 2026. It is not legal, employment or tax advice. Your collective agreement, employment contract or established practice may provide more favourable rules. For a specific case, use the official simulators or consult a professional.
Sources and values used
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Accrual per month of actual work | 2.5 working days (jours ouvrables) | Service-Public.fr – Paid leave for private-sector employees (F2258) (in French) |
| Full year | 30 working days (5 weeks) | Service-Public.fr – Paid leave for private-sector employees (F2258) (in French) |
| Rounding | rounded up to the next whole number | Service-Public.fr – Paid leave during a fixed-term contract (F2931) (in French) |
Checked on 11 October 2026.