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Bastille Day, the French national day, is 14 July, marking the storming of the Bastille in 1789. The next Bastille Day is Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The counter above shows the exact hours until it begins, at midnight (00:00) in your time zone.
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The countdown targets midnight (00:00) at the start of Bastille Day in the selected time zone —always 14 July. That wall-clock time is resolved to an absolute instant, the current instant is subtracted, and the result is shown in hours. Working in absolute time means an interval that crosses a daylight saving change is an hour longer or shorter than the calendar suggests, and the number here reflects that.
The date follows the France rule. Other countries may observe Bastille Day on a different day.
The time zone is part of the link, so a countdown shared from one place shows the same hours everywhere. When Bastille Day passes, the counter moves to the next one.
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Upcoming dates for Bastille Day
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, July 14, 2026 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, July 14, 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, July 14, 2028 |
| 2029 | Saturday, July 14, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, July 14, 2030 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Bastille Day in 2026?
Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Always 14 July.
When is Bastille Day in 2027?
Wednesday, July 14, 2027.
How is the date of Bastille Day determined?
Always 14 July. This follows the France rule.
What time does the countdown to Bastille Day end?
At midnight (00:00) in the time zone shown. The zone defaults to yours; change it to count down to Bastille Day somewhere else.
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