Military Observances

Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 to replace separate days recognizing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force and Marines.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of UN Peacekeepers 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Canadian Armed Forces Day.

Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces, on the birthday of Marshal Mannerheim

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Women Veterans Day

A day to to highlight and recognise the valuable contribution Reservists make to our Armed Forces.

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.

Traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday of July, the Navy Day is a national holiday in the Russian Federation that honors the sailors in units of the Russian Navy and its specialized arms.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Paratroopers' Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The motto of the U.S. Coast Guard is Semper Paratus - "Always Ready".

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Polish Armed Forces Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Airborne Day

A day to honour Brazil's military on the the birthday of its greatest general.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Armed Forces Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Yamashita surrender

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Veterans’ Flag Day

Defence Day is celebrated across Pakistan on September 6th in commemoration of the 1965 war.

The Salonica front, was a military theatre of the first world war formed as a result of an attempt by the Allied Powers to aid Serbia, in 1915, against the combined attack of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National POW/MIA Recognition Day

A day to recognize those mothers who have lost a son or daughter in action against an enemy of America.

VFW are Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Armed Forces Day celebrates the bravery and dedication of South Korea's armed forces on armed forces day, a historic event that honors their service and sacrifices since 1950.

The Air Force Day is celebrated every year on October 8, the day Indian Air Force was officially established in 1932.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Navy Birthday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day of the Deployed

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Navy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Unity and Armed Forces Day

Observed on Sunday closest to November 11 to recall the end of World War I and honour the veterans of both World Wars.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Marine Corps Birthday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Forget-Me-Not Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Armistice Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Navy Day in India

On this holiday, it is customary to congratulate everyone who is associated with the Ukrainian army.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Vijay Diwas in India.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Philippine-American War Memorial Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of Defenders of the Fatherland and the Armed Forces

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hug a G.I. Day

Military dogs play an important role in many operations, and March 13th is a day top recognize and remember the contribution they make.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Supreme Sacrifice Day