Even so, France doesn’t top the European league for national holidays. Belgium has 12 non-working days, while Austria goes one further with 13.

Bank holidays do not always mean time off. Firefighters, restaurant owners, bus drivers: Some professions don't stop during the holidays, including December 25 and January 1.

Brits heading to France have been warned of industrial action taking place tomorrow (Thursday, April 20) and Monday, May 1, impacting those with holiday plans over the bank holiday. The Foreign ...