Thursday, 14 July 2016
French National Day is celebrated on 14 July, commemorating the French Revolution through the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and the Fête de la Fédération in 1790; it has been the annual national festival since 1880.
Also known as
- Bastille Day
- 14 July
Frequently asked questions
- When is French National Day 2016?
- French National Day 2016 is on Thursday, 14 July 2016.
- What day of the week is French National Day 2016?
- It falls on Thursday.
- How is French National Day calculated?
- This event is observed every year on 14 July.