May bridge reservations are open at SNCF
This page is translated from the original post "Les réservations pour les ponts de mai sont ouvertes à la SNCF" in French.
- 12/02/2025 8:45
The SNCF has announced the opening of spring sales for the periods concerned this year by the May holidays.
Every year, the opening of spring sales at SNCF is a key moment to plan your train journeys in France and Europe. Starting from Wednesday, February 12, 2025, you will be able to book your trips for departures until early July, depending on the type of train, on SNCF Connect.
Booking early has many advantages. First, you benefit from a wide choice of trains and schedules, with often advantageous fares. You are also assured of having available seats, which is ideal for traveling in groups while sitting together. Furthermore, it allows you to organize your vacations and extended weekends with peace of mind.
Which routes are concerned?
The opening of sales took place in two phases for TGV and INTERCITÉS:
- January 22: for trips from March 31 to May 12, 2025.
- February 12: for trips from May 13 to June 12, 2025.
The TER trains are available for booking 3 to 5 months before departure, depending on the regions. OUIGO trains, on the other hand, are available until July 5, 2025. For international trips (TGV INOUI to Spain, EUROSTAR, etc.), reservations can be made for the next six months.
School holidays vary by zone:
- Zone A: from April 19 to May 5.
- Zone B: from April 5 to April 22.
- Zone C: from April 12 to April 28.
Public holidays:
- Easter Monday: Monday, April 21, 2025
- Labour Day: Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Day of the Armistice 1945: Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Ascension Day: Thursday, May 29, 2025
- Whit Monday: Monday, June 9, 2025
Important dates to remember:
- Grandmothers’ Day: March 2
- St. Patrick’s Day: March 17
- First Day of Spring: March 20
- Earth Hour: March 22, called by WWF (sites and monuments turn off their lights around the world)
- April Fool’s Day: April 1
- European Night of Museums: May 17
3 long weekends possible in May:
- From 05/01 to 05/04: by taking Friday, May 2, 2025 off.
- From 05/08 to 05/11: by taking Friday, May 9, 2025 off.
- From 08/29 to 06/01: by taking Friday, May 30, 2025 off.
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