Beaujolais Nouveau Day Calendar (2025-2040)
| Year | Day | Date | Days Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thu | November 20, 2025 | 80 days |
| 2026 | Thu | November 19, 2026 | 444 days |
| 2027 | Thu | November 18, 2027 | 808 days |
| 2028 | Thu | November 16, 2028 | 1172 days |
| 2029 | Thu | November 15, 2029 | 1536 days |
| 2030 | Thu | November 21, 2030 | 1907 days |
| 2031 | Thu | November 20, 2031 | 2271 days |
| 2032 | Thu | November 18, 2032 | 2635 days |
| 2033 | Thu | November 17, 2033 | 2999 days |
| 2034 | Thu | November 16, 2034 | 3363 days |
| 2035 | Thu | November 15, 2035 | 3727 days |
| 2036 | Thu | November 20, 2036 | 4098 days |
| 2037 | Thu | November 19, 2037 | 4462 days |
| 2038 | Thu | November 18, 2038 | 4826 days |
| 2039 | Thu | November 17, 2039 | 5190 days |
| 2040 | Thu | November 15, 2040 | 5554 days |
Beaujolais Nouveau Day – A Celebration of Wine and French Tradition
Beaujolais Nouveau Day is an annual French wine celebration that takes place on the third Thursday of November. It marks the official release of the year’s Beaujolais Nouveau, a young red wine made from Gamay grapes in the Beaujolais region of France. The day is filled with tastings, parties, and festivities both in France and around the world.
The Origins of Beaujolais Nouveau
The tradition began as a way for local winemakers to celebrate the end of the harvest. By producing a wine that could be bottled and enjoyed just weeks after fermentation, vintners turned the occasion into a festive preview of the year’s vintage. In 1985, the French government set the official release date as the third Thursday in November.
What Makes Beaujolais Nouveau Special?
Beaujolais Nouveau is unique because it is made using carbonic maceration, a winemaking process that produces a light, fruity wine with minimal tannins. It is meant to be enjoyed young—typically within a few months of release—and served slightly chilled.
How Beaujolais Nouveau Day Is Celebrated
- Midnight releases: In France, bars and restaurants open their doors at midnight to serve the first bottles.
- Wine tastings: Vineyards and wine shops host special tasting events.
- Festivals: Towns in the Beaujolais region hold parades, music performances, and street parties.
- International celebrations: Restaurants and wine lovers around the world join in, marking the occasion with themed dinners and tastings.
Famous Celebrations in France
The town of Beaujeu, the historic capital of Beaujolais, hosts some of the most famous festivities, known as the Les Sarmentelles festival, featuring fireworks, traditional food, and of course, plenty of wine.
A Global Toast
What started as a local French tradition has become an international celebration of wine, friendship, and the joy of the harvest. On Beaujolais Nouveau Day, whether you are in Paris, New York, Tokyo, or Sydney, raising a glass connects you to a centuries-old tradition of good cheer.
