Principles and values of the Republic

Quel jour célèbre-t-on officiellement la laïcité en France ?On what day is secularism (laïcité) officially celebrated in France?

Answer

Le 9 décembre9 December

Explanation

Secularism is celebrated on 9 December, the anniversary of the law of 9 December 1905 separating the Churches and the State.

Source: education.gouv.fr – Journée de la laïcité (9 décembre)Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Le 14 juillet14 July
Le 9 décembre9 December (Correct answer)
Le 1er mai1 May
Le 11 novembre11 November

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