Bastille Day
Fête nationale
Date
Wed, 14 July 2027
Scope
National
Long Weekends
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About Bastille Day
Bastille Day celebrates the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, a key event in the French Revolution.
Are shops open?
Banks and government offices are closed. Most shops and businesses are closed.
Bastille Day in other years
Nearby holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Bastille Day in France?
Wed, 14 July 2027
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.