Fête nationale explained

The fête nationale (English: National Day or National Celebration) is a holiday in many places, frequently as a public holiday. It is a French language term for National Holiday, so is used in places that use French.

It may refer to:

• Bastille Day (July 14) in France, Fête nationale française
• Grand Duke's Official Birthday (June 23) in Luxembourg, Fête nationale luxembourgeoise
• Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24) in Quebec, Fête nationale du Québec
• Madagascar National Day (June 26) in Madagascar, Fête nationale Malagasy
• Canada Day (July 1) in Canada, Fête du Canada and Fête nationale du Canada
• Belgian National Day (July 21) in Belgium, Fête nationale belge
• Swiss National Day (August 1) in Switzerland, Fête nationale suisse