Military Observances

There is a Day for That! provides you with a list of observances and national days related to Military.

National Medal of Honor Day

National Medal of Honor Day

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

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National Vietnam War Veterans Day

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

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

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Month Of The Military Child

Month Of The Military Child

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National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

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Occupation of Denmark

Occupation of Denmark

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National Borinqueneers Day

National Borinqueneers Day

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Anzac Day

Anzac Day

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

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Frontier Guards Day

Frontier Guards Day

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Silver Star Service Banner Day

Silver Star Service Banner Day

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National Military Appreciation Month

National Military Appreciation Month

National Military Appreciation Month honors the current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom.

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Liberation day

Liberation day

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Day of the Soldier

Day of the Soldier

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Soldier in El Salvador.

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National Military Spouse Appreciation Day

National Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Our military spouses embody ideals we cherish: strength, loyalty, and commitment. They are why we serve.

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National Defense Transportation Day

National Defense Transportation Day

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National Armed Forces Day

National Armed Forces Day

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

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International Day of UN Peacekeepers 

International Day of UN Peacekeepers 

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Canadian Armed Forces Day

Canadian Armed Forces Day

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Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces

Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces

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

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Women Veterans Day

Women Veterans Day

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Reserves Day

Reserves Day

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

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Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day

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.

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National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

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Navy Day

Navy 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.

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The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I

The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I

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Paratroopers' Day

Paratroopers' Day

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National Coast Guard Day

National Coast Guard Day

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

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Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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Polish Armed Forces Day

Polish Armed Forces Day

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National Airborne Day

National Airborne Day

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Day of the Soldier

Day of the Soldier

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

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Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day

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Yamashita surrender

Yamashita surrender

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Veterans’ Flag Day

Veterans’ Flag Day

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Serbian Unity, Freedom and National Flag Day

Serbian Unity, Freedom and National 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.

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National POW/MIA Recognition Day

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

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VFW Day

VFW Day

VFW are Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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National Gold Star Mother’s Day

National Gold Star Mother’s Day

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

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Indian Air Force Day

Indian Air Force Day

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

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Navy Birthday

Navy Birthday

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National Day of the Deployed

National Day of the Deployed

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Navy Day

Navy Day

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National Unity and Armed Forces Day

National Unity and Armed Forces Day

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