Defenders Day (Ukraine)

Defenders Day
Defenders Day
Official name	День захисників та захисниць України
Observed by	Ukrainians
Significance	Celebrating the armed forces during Intercession of the Theotokos; ; 1 October is also the date of the founding of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and the Day of Ukrainian Cossacks;
Celebrations	Concerts, expos, military parades, marches and festivals
Date	1 October
Next time	1 October 2024
Frequency	Annual
First time	2015

Defenders Day is a public holiday in Ukraine celebrated annually on 1 October. The holiday honors veterans and fallen members of the Ukrainian armed forces. Its first celebration was in 2015.

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