When is Bastille Day (Fête nationale) 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Bastille Day (Fête nationale) 2026 is on Tue 14 Jul 2026.
- 2027Bastille Day (Fête nationale) 2027 is on Wed 14 Jul 2027.
France's national day (Fête nationale). It is a public holiday everywhere in France.
Bastille Day (Fête nationale) on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
2026
July
2027
July
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The best break around Bastille Day (Fête nationale)
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Bastille DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesSat 11 Jul – Tue 14 Jul 2026Book offMon 13 Jul 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Bastille DayBook 2 days offGet 5 days off in a rowDatesSat 10 Jul – Wed 14 Jul 2027Book offMon 12 and Tue 13 Jul 2027Value2.5× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Bastille Day (Fête nationale) a public holiday in France?
Yes. Bastille Day (Fête nationale) is a public holiday everywhere in France.
What day is Bastille Day (Fête nationale) 2026?
Bastille Day (Fête nationale) 2026 is on Tue 14 Jul 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Bastille Day (Fête nationale) 2026?
Book off Mon 13 Jul (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Sat 11 Jul – Tue 14 Jul 2026.
What day is Bastille Day (Fête nationale) 2027?
Bastille Day (Fête nationale) 2027 is on Wed 14 Jul 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Bastille Day (Fête nationale) 2027?
Book off Mon 12 Jul & Tue 13 Jul (2 days of leave) to get 5 days off in a row, Sat 10 Jul – Wed 14 Jul 2027.
Other France holidays
New Year's Day (Jour de l'an)Good Friday (Vendredi saint)Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques)Labour Day (Fête du Travail)Victory in Europe Day (Victoire)Ascension Day (Ascension)Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)Bastille Day (Fête nationale)Assumption Day (Assomption)All Saints' Day (Toussaint)Armistice Day (Armistice)Christmas Day (Noël)St. Stephen's Day (2ème jour de Noël)
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