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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
What is the date of France's national holiday?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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Quelle est la date de la fête nationale française ?
What is the date of France's national holiday?
Answer. July 14.
Le 14 juillet.
July 14 has been the national holiday since 1880. There is a military parade in Paris and celebrations across the country.
The official text that proves it
« Le 14 juillet devient le jour de la fête nationale en 1880. Ce choix commémore deux événements fondateurs de la République française : le 14 juillet 1789 et le 14 juillet 1790. »
July 14 became the national holiday in 1880. This date commemorates two founding events of the French Republic, July 14, 1789, and July 14, 1790.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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