How many days until Tour de France?
Tour de France is on Friday, July 2, 2027. There are 358 days left until Tour de France. It is observed annual men’s professional road cycling race, usually held in july.
Date & Planning Details
Tour de France is observed annual men’s professional road cycling race, usually held in july.
The listed dates are confirmed Grand Départ start dates for the next announced editions. Later editions should be checked when the organizer publishes the official route calendar.
Usually treated as an observance, not a day off.
Tour de France Calendar (2026-2027)
| Year | Date | Day | Days Left | Weekend? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | July 2 | Fri | 358 days | No |
What is Tour de France?
The Tour de France is the best-known men’s road cycling Grand Tour. The countdown usually points to Stage 1, also called the Grand Départ, when the race begins before moving through multiple stages, rest days, mountain routes, time trials, and the final finish.
How People Observe It
Fans follow live stage coverage, track the general classification, watch sprint and mountain stages, plan travel along the route, and follow team and rider updates throughout the race.
Planning note
For travel, book early around the Grand Départ, mountain finishes, and final weekend because host cities can become busy during race days.
Broadcast note
Coverage times depend on the host country, broadcaster, and stage schedule. Mountain stages, time trials, and the final stage often receive extra viewer attention.
History and Background
The Tour de France began as a newspaper-backed endurance race and developed into a multi-stage international cycling event.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Tour de France?
The next listed Tour de France start date is July 4, 2026.
What date does the Tour de France countdown use?
This countdown uses the Grand Départ, which is the first stage and official start of the race.
Does the Tour de France happen on the same date every year?
No. The race is usually held in July, but the exact start date changes each year based on the official route calendar.
How long does the Tour de France last?
The men’s Tour de France usually runs for about three weeks, with 21 stages and rest days.
Where does the Tour de France start?
The start city changes by edition. Some editions begin in France, while others begin in another host country before entering France.
Why are only a few future dates listed?
Tour de France dates are set by the organizer for each edition, so future years should not be guessed before the official calendar is announced.
Tour de France Timeline
These entries mark major moments in the race’s development.
The first Tour de France was held over six stages.
The yellow jersey became associated with the overall race leader.
The mountains classification was introduced.
The green jersey was introduced for the points classification.
The race finished on the Champs-Élysées in Paris for the first time.
The Tour de France Femmes was first held as a women’s stage race linked to the Tour.
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift launched as a modern women’s race organized alongside the Tour.
This countdown uses the selected timezone to keep the live timer and date table consistent.
