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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000815556-16-000081
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20160115
ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160115
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160115

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FASTENAL CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000815556
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY [5200]
		IRS NUMBER:				410948415
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-16125
		FILM NUMBER:		161344070

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2001 THEURER BLVD
		CITY:			WINONA
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55987
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5074545374

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2001 THEURER BLVD
		CITY:			WINONA
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55987
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Document 1 - file: fast1231158kearningsrelease.htm

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<SEQUENCE>2
<FILENAME>ex_991earningsrelease123115.htm
<DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE
<TEXT>
Document 2 - file: ex_991earningsrelease123115.htm

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<SEQUENCE>3
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<TEXT>
Document 3 - file: ex_991earnixchart-31872.jpg

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<TYPE>GRAPHIC
<SEQUENCE>4
<FILENAME>ex_991earnixchart-34461.jpg
<TEXT>
Document 4 - file: ex_991earnixchart-34461.jpg

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<TYPE>GRAPHIC
<SEQUENCE>5
<FILENAME>ex_991earnixchart-36635.jpg
<TEXT>
Document 5 - file: ex_991earnixchart-36635.jpg

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