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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Historic festival · Paris
Fête Nationale — 14 Juillet
13–14 July 2026
2026
13–14 July 2026
2027
13–14 July 2027
Where
Paris
What it is
Fête Nationale — 14 Juillet explained
Firemen's balls on the 13th, the Champs-Élysées military parade on the morning of the 14th and fireworks over the Eiffel Tower at 11pm.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Paris tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Fête Nationale — 14 Juillet, explained
What is Fête Nationale — 14 Juillet?
Firemen's balls on the 13th, the Champs-Élysées military parade on the morning of the 14th and fireworks over the Eiffel Tower at 11pm. It's a historic event held in Paris.
When is Fête Nationale — 14 Juillet in 2026?
Fête Nationale — 14 Juillet runs 13–14 July 2026 in Paris. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
When is Fête Nationale — 14 Juillet in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 13–14 July 2027, in Paris.
Is Fête Nationale — 14 Juillet free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Fête Nationale — 14 Juillet is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Fête Nationale — 14 Juillet?
Book a room in Paris itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Paris also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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