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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Reduced
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Mostly closed
  • Restaurants Reduced
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
SAT 11 Weekend
SUN 12 Weekend
MON 13 Bridge Day
TUE 14 Holiday

4-day weekend with a bridge day on July 13

📣 Traveler notes

France is known for its rich blend of culture, history, world-renowned gastronomy, and diverse geography, including mountain ranges and coastlines.

  • Be aware of increased demand and costs during peak travel times, such as early July and early September.
  • Major public holidays (e.g., New Year's Day, May 1st, Bastille Day) are noted, but local observance can vary and may not affect all businesses.
  • When dining, use appropriate greetings (bonjour/bonsoir) and wait to be seated. While tipping is appreciated, it is not mandatory, especially if a service charge (service compris) is applied. Avoid requesting unapproved dish changes or placing elbows on the table.

About this holiday

Bastille Day (Le 14 juillet) is France's national day, celebrated annually on July 14th. It is officially known as le 14 juillet or la fête nationale in French.