Bastille Day
Fête Nationale de la France
Date
Tue, 14 July 2026
Scope
National
Long Weekends
4 days off
1 leave day needed
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
Bastille Day in other countries
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Frequently asked questions
When is Bastille Day in France?
Tue, 14 July 2026
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.
Does it create a long weekend?
4 days off — 1 leave day needed