When is the French National Day? The French National Day is on July 14th.

When is France's National Day? France's National Day, also known as "Bastille Day", commemorates the Parisian revolution in which the people captured the Bastille. Next, let’s take a look at the specific time of France’s National Day and how France celebrates its National Day.

When is France's National Day?

National Day: July 14th every year
July 14 is the French National Day, also known as "Bastille Day", to commemorate the Parisian revolution when the people captured the Bastille. However, when the feudal dynasty was restored in 1814, this day was declared "National Humiliation Day" and "Murderer's Holiday". It was not until June 1880, 10 years after the restoration of the Republic, that the French Parliament officially passed a decree to designate July 14 as National Day. From then on, the French people would solemnly commemorate this day, which symbolizes freedom and revolution, every year.

The Origin of French National Day

1. On this day in 1789, the people of Paris captured the Bastille, a symbol of feudal rule, and overthrew the monarchy. In 1880, July 14 was officially established as France's National Day, and the French solemnly commemorate this day that symbolizes freedom and revolution every year.

2. Although July 14, 1789 was once designated as National Day to commemorate the glorious day when the people of Paris captured the Bastille. But after the restoration of the feudal dynasty in 1814, July 14 was declared the "National Humiliation Day" and the "Murderer's Holiday".

3. In 1870, the Republic was restored. In 1879, the Republicans established a government and the Parliament moved from Versailles to Paris. In June of the following year, the French Parliament officially passed a decree to designate July 14, 1880 as France's National Day, which remains the case today.