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Bastille Day

יום הבסטיליה (14 ביולי)

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14 July, France's national day, marking the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. There's a large military parade on the Champs-Élysées in the morning, and fireworks over the Eiffel Tower at night.

When & where

Bastille Day by country — 2026

In most countries the date is the same: Wednesday 14 July 2027. A few move it to the nearest weekday.

Oceania

Europe

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

If you're in Paris, arrive very early for the parade on the Champs-Élysées, or the Champ de Mars for the fireworks (it fills hours ahead). Métro stations near the events close intermittently. Many museums are shut.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Bastille Day in 2026?
Wednesday 14 July 2027 — the same date in 2 countries.
Which countries observe Bastille Day as a public holiday?
New Caledonia, France.
What's closed on Bastille Day?
In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.
Is it a good time to travel around Bastille Day?
If you're in Paris, arrive very early for the parade on the Champs-Élysées, or the Champ de Mars for the fireworks (it fills hours ahead). Métro stations near the events close intermittently. Many museums are shut.

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