Defender of the Fatherland Day
Defender of the Fatherland Day — a public holiday.
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<holidayfyi-holiday slug="defender-of-the-fatherland-day"></holidayfyi-holiday>Key Information
- Calendar System
- gregorian
- Public Holiday
- Yes
About this Holiday
Russian and post-Soviet national holiday on February 23 honoring military veterans and current servicepersons, celebrated with parades, gifts to men, and patriotic ceremonies.
Countries (2)
Upcoming Dates
| Date | Country | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027 | 🇷🇺 Russia | Yes |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Yes |
| Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2028 | 🇷🇺 Russia | Yes |
| Sunday, May 7, 2028 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Yes |
| Friday, Feb. 23, 2029 | 🇷🇺 Russia | Yes |
| Monday, May 7, 2029 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Yes |
| Saturday, Feb. 23, 2030 | 🇷🇺 Russia | Yes |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2030 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Yes |
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