Monaco National Day 2026
Monaco National Day is celebrated on 19 November, bringing the Principality together around its identity, traditions and Sovereign. In 2026, the annual observance again falls on this fixed date, known in French as the Fête Nationale Monégasque or the Fête du Prince.
The day has a special place in Monaco’s civic calendar. Prince Albert II retained 19 November in memory of his father, Prince Rainier III, continuing a date associated with the former Sovereign’s accession to the throne and with the national celebration established during his reign.
A celebration of Monegasque identity
National Day expresses the close relationship between Monaco’s institutions, the Princely Family and the Monegasque community. Its established traditions combine civic, military, religious and cultural elements, reflecting both the Principality’s history and its contemporary public life.
Official observances traditionally include honours and ceremonies connected with the Prince’s Palace, alongside a thanksgiving service at Monaco Cathedral. Municipal celebrations associated with the occasion may also extend across the days surrounding 19 November, with cultural and community activities announced separately each year.
Traditions across the Principality
The celebration is visible throughout Monaco, with national colours, formal ceremonies and local gatherings creating a distinctive atmosphere. The occasion offers residents and visitors a meaningful perspective on the traditions that shape the Principality’s public identity.
The detailed programme for the 2026 National Day has not yet been published. Individual ceremonies or performances may have specific attendance conditions, so anyone planning to attend should consult the official Monaco channels once arrangements are announced.
Planning for 19 November 2026
No public event timetable is currently confirmed for the 2026 edition. The event therefore remains listed without an invented start or finish time, pending the official programme.
