Bastille Day (National Day)

🇨🇳 🇫🇷 France • July 14, 2026

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Bastille Day (National Day) — holiday, France (July 14, 2026)

Bastille Day (National Day) Description

France's national day commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, a turning point of the French Revolution. The oldest and largest military parade in Europe marches down the Champs-Élysées, attended by the President. Spectacular fireworks illuminate cities at night, with Paris's Eiffel Tower display being world-famous. Firemen's balls are held across the country.