Bastille Day, known in France as La Fete Nationale or Le Quatorze Juillet (The Fourteenth of July), is the French national holiday celebrated on July 14th. It commemorates the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison in Paris on July 14, 1789, a pivotal event in the French Revolution that symbolized the fall of royal tyranny and the rise of the modern French Republic. The fortress had become a symbol of the monarchy's absolute power, and its capture by revolutionary citizens marked the beginning of a new era. The centerpiece of Bastille Day celebrations is the grand military parade along the Champs-Elysees in Paris, one of the oldest and largest regular military parades in Europe. The French President reviews the troops as infantry, cavalry, and military vehicles proceed from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, with a dramatic flyover by the Patrouille de France, the French Air Force's aerobatic display team trailing the blue, white, and red of the French tricolor. Across France, the day is celebrated with fireworks displays — the most spectacular over the Eiffel Tower — outdoor dances known as bals des pompiers (firefighters' balls), communal meals, concerts, and festivals. French embassies and cultural centers around the world host celebrations as well. Bastille Day embodies the revolutionary ideals of Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) and serves as a proud celebration of French identity, history, and democratic values.
Bastille Day 2027 falls on Wednesday, 14 July 2027. Bastille Day, known in France as La Fete Nationale or Le Quatorze Juillet (The Fourteenth of July), is the French national holiday celebrated on July 14th.
There are 248 days (35 weeks, or about 8 months 6 days) until Bastille Day. That is approximately 5,939 hours or 356,388 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 35 weeks until Bastille Day on Wednesday, 14 July 2027. That falls in week 28 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.