Military Observances

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.

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

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

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 Yamashita surrender

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

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

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

VFW are Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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

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 National Forget-Me-Not Day

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

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

This date was chosen because the first Medal of Honor was presented on March 25, 1863, during the Civil War.

A day to remember the sacrifices of the nine million Americans who served in the Vietnam War.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Month Of The Military Child.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Occupation of Denmark

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Borinqueneers Day.

Marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Frontier Guards Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Silver Star Service Banner Day