Bastille Day

Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France, which is celebrated on 14 July each year.

In French, it is formally called Fête nationale ( pronounced [fɛt nɑsjɔnal]; "National Celebration") and commonly and legally le 14 juillet ( French pronunciation: ​[lə katɔʁz(ə) ʒɥijɛ]; "the 14th of July").