Bastille Day
France· Public holiday
Travel impact: High
- Date
- Tue, 14 Jul 2026
- Local name
- Fête nationale
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Bastille Day, France’s national day linked to the French Revolution.
Impact on travellers
Parades and fireworks (esp. Paris) draw huge crowds, security and road closures; hotels sell out.
Extra notes
Parades and fireworks; some museums may have special hours.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
French Labour Code national holidays and official event sites.
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