Monaco National Day Guide
A guide to Monaco National Day on 19 November — the celebrations, ceremonies and fireworks, and the easy way to attend by chauffeur.
Each 19 November, Monaco celebrates its National Day — the Fête du Prince — with the principality's grandest civic ceremonies. Red-and-white flags line the streets, the princely family appears in public, and the coast marks the day with fireworks. Here is a guide to Monaco National Day.
The Fête du Prince
Held on 19 November, Monaco National Day honours the Sovereign Prince with a day of official ceremony — a Te Deum mass at the cathedral, a formal parade, and appearances by the princely family before the crowds. Flags and decorations dress the whole principality.
It is the most important civic occasion in Monaco's calendar.
- Held each 19 November
- Honours the Sovereign Prince
- A Te Deum mass and formal parade
- The princely family appear in public
Flags, fireworks and festivities
The red-and-white of Monaco lines every street, and the celebrations spill beyond the ceremonies — with a fireworks display over Port Hercule on the eve of the day and public events around it. The principality is at its most festive.
It is a rare chance to see Monaco dressed for its own grand occasion.
- Monaco's red-and-white flags everywhere
- Fireworks over Port Hercule on the eve
- Public events and festivities
- Monaco at its most festive
Planning your visit
November is Monaco's quiet season, mild and uncrowded, which makes National Day a distinctive time to visit — the ceremony and colour without the summer crush. The main events centre on the cathedral, the palace and Port Hercule.
It pairs well with a calm off-season stay on the eastern coast.
Getting around
The ceremonies bring closures and crowds to central Monaco for the day. A private chauffeur drops you close to the events and handles the arrival from Nice Airport — around 30 to 40 minutes — or a Monaco hotel, without the parking and tunnels.
It keeps a ceremonial day in the principality simple and unhurried.
Frequently asked questions
When is Monaco National Day?
On 19 November each year — the Fête du Prince — Monaco's grandest civic occasion, honouring the Sovereign Prince.
What happens on Monaco National Day?
Official ceremonies including a Te Deum mass and a parade, appearances by the princely family, flags throughout, and fireworks on the eve.
Is it a good time to visit Monaco?
Yes. November is mild and uncrowded, so National Day offers the ceremony and colour of Monaco without the summer crush.
How do I get to Monaco for National Day?
By private chauffeur from Nice Airport, around 30 to 40 minutes, dropping you close to the events around the closures and crowds.
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