About Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces
The Finnish Defence Forces consist of the army, navy, and air force. The main tasks of the defence forces include national defence, international peacekeeping, and crisis management.
Finland is a neutral country and its defence policy is based on the concept of total defence, which includes both military and civilian measures. The Finnish Defence Forces have approximately 20,000 active personnel, with conscription as the primary means of recruitment.
The Finnish Defence Forces are equipped with modern weapons systems, and have a well-trained and motivated personnel. The country also has a well-developed network of fortifications along its border with Russia.
Other Observances on June 4th 2026
International Corgi Day
It’s a holiday created to celebrate corgis and corgi-mixes around the world! Thursday, June 4, 2020 is the first annual celebration.
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Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is celebrated on the second Thursday after Whitsun. Corpus Christi means the Body of Christ and refers to the elements of the Eucharist
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Treaty of Trianon
Marks the signing of a peace treaty in 1920 that formally ended World War I between the Allies and the Kingdom of Hungary
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